train horn hook up
#1
train horn hook up
I recently purchased a small train horn (doesn't require an air tank) ( //www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00W81EAE6/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1453070064&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=truck+horn&dpPl=1&dpID=41 V6KKA2xtL&ref=plSrch )
My question is, why cant I just strip the wires, run the wires the conpressor, then hook up the new horns like regular?
Can't I by pass the relay and an extra switch?
Thanks!
My question is, why cant I just strip the wires, run the wires the conpressor, then hook up the new horns like regular?
Can't I by pass the relay and an extra switch?
Thanks!
#2
Senior Member
You might be able to do that. The one time I tried running aftermarket horns on the original wiring, the current draw was too much and voltage fell off resulting in poor horn operation.
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dkretzer14 (01-19-2016)
#3
Senior Member
I have train horns.... 2 compressors and a 5 gal tank with a 4 horn setup. Sounds just like a train coming ha. But I'm not sure what you mean... Does your horns have the electric are valve or does the compressor just kick on when the horn blows?
#4
Senior Member
It's probably like the ones I got from auto zone. They are just two small horns and a small compressor pump that only runs when you run the horn. Mine are loud (and clown car sounding) and I run mine directly off of the original horn. Works fine.
#5
I want it hooked up to my original horn, meaning when I press down on the middle of the steering wheel, it'll blow.
Thanks for y'alls input. I got tired of people texting and driving.
#6
Senior Member
You're right. Two small horns and a small compressor that clicks on whenever I blow the horn..
I want it hooked up to my original horn, meaning when I press down on the middle of the steering wheel, it'll blow.
Thanks for y'alls input. I got tired of people texting and driving.
I want it hooked up to my original horn, meaning when I press down on the middle of the steering wheel, it'll blow.
Thanks for y'alls input. I got tired of people texting and driving.
#7
Originally Posted by tonyroc14
My original horn crapped out. So, because I thought it would be funny/cool, I replaced it with the air horn. It always makes me smile when I hear it, and it's LOUD