Horn - Possible Malfunction

CATEGORY
Steering



SECTION
6



PAGE
2



ISSUE
06/92-0221



CODE
641



Subject:
Possible Horn Malfunction

Application:
900 Models






A ground foil (P/N 89 40 645) in the steering column assembly, Figure 1, provides a ground between the upper needle bearing and the collapsible cage of the steering column by wrapping around the rubber bushing. If this ground foil is missing, the result may be a malfunctioning horn. There have been occasional complaints of this problem on 1988 900 models. Remedy by following the instructions below.

NOTE
This problem could occur in any 99 or non-airbag equipped 900 model.



Parts:

Ground Foil 89 40 645


Action:

1. Remove the steering wheel and the brass/plastic slip ring assembly to gain access to the bearing. Refer to Section 6, page 641 in the Service Manual.

2. Loosen the collapsible cage and steering shaft universal joint. Remove the bearing.





3. Fold the ground foil in half, forming a "u", do not crease, Figure 2.

4. Place the U-shaped ground foil over the end of the rubber bushing so that one half passes between the rubber bushing and outside of the bearing. The other half should run down the outside of the rubber bushing.

5. Reinstall the bearing. The end with the exposed ground foil should be inserted first so that it is pointed down away from the steering wheel.

6. Reassemble the steering column. Verify horn functions properly.