Pop goes the horn
2012 Fiat 500 vehicles may experience an intermittent horn actuation or a sticking horn. This TSB applies to vehicles built with rear window wiper/washer and instrument panel parts module and without speed control, built before May 2, 2012.
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Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. Wait two minutes for the system capacitor to discharge before further service.
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Remove the drivers air bag (DAB). Refer to the detailed removal procedures available in DealerCONNECT > TechCONNECT under Service Info > 10 – Restraints > Air Bag, Driver > Removal.
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The top wire (1) must go to the black plastic housing and the bottom wire (2) must go to the metal horn plate. - Move the top wire from position 3 to position 4 on the black plastic housing.
- Move the bottom wire from position 5 to position 6 (metal horn plate).
- Install the driver air bag per service manual instructions.
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