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Horn grounding problem- 90 Gmc Van Sign up here! Search this forum this category all forums for All words Any words Whole Phrase (search options) Auto Repair Home>> Automotive Repair>> Car Troubleshooting blt User Apr 6, 2006, 6:10 PM Post #1 of 4 (3707 views) Horn grounding problem- 90 Gmc Van Sign In Is anyone familiar with how GM grounds the steering column? My horn relay and horn ring works when I ground them to the dash. Contact with the column shaft or other metal parts on the column gets no horn sound. Basically the steering column is dead! DanD Veteran / Moderator Apr 7, 2006, 2:34 AM Post #2 of 4 (3699 views) Re: Horn grounding problem- 90 Gmc Van Sign In They loose their ground under the hood at the intermediate shaft going to the steering box. I believe it’s a metal slip joint shaft with a couple of u-joints at either end. I’ve used a length of wire wrapped around the shaft so it doesn’t catch on anything while rotating and bolted to the pinch bolts at either end of the shaft. Dan. Canadian "EH" blt User Apr 9, 2006, 7:19 PM Post #3 of 4 (3647 views) Re: Horn grounding problem- 90 Gmc Van Sign In Dan, I ran a jumper from the gearbox connection to the column shaft today and had a ground. One friend had mentioned loosing ground thru the u-joints but I thought there had to be some metal to metal contact and was thinking the problem might be thru the turn signal . Your post verified this and that saved me disassembling the column any further. Making up a wire with two terminals will be an easy fix. Your comments were greatly appreciated. Thanks, Brad DanD Veteran / Moderator Apr 10, 2006, 2:28 AM Post #4 of 4 (3641 views) Re: Horn grounding problem- 90 Gmc Van Sign In Thanks for posting the fix. Dan. Canadian "EH"   Automotive Repair     Auto Body Repair and Refinishing     Heating or AC Issues     Electrical and Wiring     Brake Systems     Car Stereo Repair Advice     General Discussions     Car Making Funny Noises     Engine Fault Codes     Engine Troubles     Exhaust Systems     Steering and Suspension     Transmission Troubles     Tricks of the Trade Automotive World     General Discussions     Antique Car Talk     Car Shows and Events     The Bargin Bin     Motor Vehicle Inspection     Car Care Tips     Traffic Tickets     Gasoline, Motor Oils, Concept Cars and Engines     Auto Insurance, Financing, Leases, Warranties Truck Repair     General Discussions     Truck Engine Repair     Truck Suspension Repair Motorcycle Repair     General Discussions     Motorcycle Engine Repair CarJunky     Open Posting     Board FAQ's     New Board Suggestions

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