Horn Relay Circuit Test
NOTE:
Electrical connectors must remain connected during horn relay testing.
- Locate horn relay. See HORN RELAY LOCATION table. Check for battery voltage at Yellow/Light Blue wire at horn relay. If battery voltage does not exist, check fuse and/or wiring from fuse panel.HORN RELAY LOCATION
Vehicle Location Aerostar Right Side Of Steering Column, " On Relay Bracket Explorer & Ranger Behind Lower Dash Panel, " To Right Of Steering Column - If battery voltage exists in step 1), check for battery voltage at Dark Blue wire on socket side of connector. If battery voltage exists, press horn button. Voltage should drop to zero volts and horn should sound. If horn does not sound and voltage remains at 12 volts, ground Dark Blue wire.
- If horn still does not sound, check for battery voltage on Dark Blue wire when horn button is pressed. If battery voltage exists, repair open between horn and horn relay. If battery voltage does not exist, replace relay.