Horn only works while steering wheel is straight?

[Chip11414]

I am experiencing a weird problem with my 97 Cavalier. The horn will only work when the steering wheel in completely straight. If the wheel is turn even just a little it wont work at all. Did anyone else ever encounter this? Does anyone have any ideas why this is? Thanks in advance for any help.

[hopeless4life]

I know in fords its the clockspring

[STYLEZ24]

Loose connection....

[Chip11414]

Someone told me that it may be the SIR Coil. IS that possible? I never heard of that?

[amac209]

sir coil/clockspring it's the same thing

[Chip11414]

Thanks for all your replies. Does anyone know if stores like R&S Strauss or Autobarn sell clocksprings? I ask because I am having a hard time finding one. I went to stores by my home and they had no idea what I was talking about. I asked for an SIR coil and he gave me an ignition coil Thanks agian.

[amac209]

i'm not 100% sure but i think this is a dealer item make sure you understand how to replace it before diving in. you need to disarm the airbag system(sir) and pull the wheel.

[Chip11414]

Thanks for you reply amac209. A friend of mine who is a retired mechanic is going to do it for me. I am going to make sure he knows how to do it before he trys. If he doesnt, I am going to have to try to find someone who knows how to do it. Do you know around how much a clockspring costs? Thanks again.

[amac209]

no idea how much it costs. the only tricky part is getting it wound up the right number of turns. i'm sure your buddy knows what he's doing