Sundayjumper
Spa-Francorchamps
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I asked on the other thread but you didn't reply - does the horn work when the steering lock is engaged ?
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Demort said:Yes it would as the lock mechanism would join the shaft and the outer column together there by createing an earth on the inner shaft .
Demort said:.. strip back the insulation for about 8 inches and lightly wrap it around the shaft to create a slip ring .. then just connect it to an earth .
This would need to be tested as ive not tryed it but it is a possible solution
Sundayjumper said:Demort said:Yes it would as the lock mechanism would join the shaft and the outer column together there by createing an earth on the inner shaft .
Based on your experience ? How many of these have you successfully fitted to 996s now ?
I asked because that's what happened when I fitted mine. The horn only worked when the steering lock was engaged; not very useful. The solution was very simple and involved adding a short earth lead but it was five years ago now and I can't remember exactly how I did it. If I get around to taking the cover off the steering column again I'll take a photo.
If the OP is in the same position that I was I'd be confident my solution is what he needs. It's probably the same thing that Northway did for crash7. Which is why I'm surprised Precision have wasted so much time on not doing it.
Demort said:.. strip back the insulation for about 8 inches and lightly wrap it around the shaft to create a slip ring .. then just connect it to an earth .
This would need to be tested as ive not tryed it but it is a possible solution
No it's not. It's a horrendous bodge.
Demort said:Sundayjumper said:Demort said:Yes it would as the lock mechanism would join the shaft and the outer column together there by createing an earth on the inner shaft .
Based on your experience ? How many of these have you successfully fitted to 996s now ?
I asked because that's what happened when I fitted mine. The horn only worked when the steering lock was engaged; not very useful. The solution was very simple and involved adding a short earth lead but it was five years ago now and I can't remember exactly how I did it. If I get around to taking the cover off the steering column again I'll take a photo.
If the OP is in the same position that I was I'd be confident my solution is what he needs. It's probably the same thing that Northway did for crash7. Which is why I'm surprised Precision have wasted so much time on not doing it.
Demort said:.. strip back the insulation for about 8 inches and lightly wrap it around the shaft to create a slip ring .. then just connect it to an earth .
This would need to be tested as ive not tryed it but it is a possible solution
No it's not. It's a horrendous bodge.
If ever there was a comment to make me wonder why i bother coming here then this has got to be the one .
Have a nice day
maldren said:Demort said:Sundayjumper said:Demort said:Yes it would as the lock mechanism would join the shaft and the outer column together there by createing an earth on the inner shaft .
Based on your experience ? How many of these have you successfully fitted to 996s now ?
I asked because that's what happened when I fitted mine. The horn only worked when the steering lock was engaged; not very useful. The solution was very simple and involved adding a short earth lead but it was five years ago now and I can't remember exactly how I did it. If I get around to taking the cover off the steering column again I'll take a photo.
If the OP is in the same position that I was I'd be confident my solution is what he needs. It's probably the same thing that Northway did for crash7. Which is why I'm surprised Precision have wasted so much time on not doing it.
Demort said:.. strip back the insulation for about 8 inches and lightly wrap it around the shaft to create a slip ring .. then just connect it to an earth .
This would need to be tested as ive not tryed it but it is a possible solution
No it's not. It's a horrendous bodge.
If ever there was a comment to make me wonder why i bother coming here then this has got to be the one .
Have a nice day
Please don't let one insensitive comment put you off. ALL the rest of us really appreciate your input.
Mike
Dammit said:Does anyone know of a different option for a stereo?