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Old 09-19-2017, 06:39 AM
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I’ve searched the boards and I didn’t see this issue specifically addressed. Maybe because the solution is obvious, but unfortunately it’s not obvious to me.

I’m replacing the low tone horn on my TA and I bought a universal horn from *dvance Auto. It uses spade connectors instead of the round ones on the OEM part. Plus the two connectors are farther apart than OEM, so I don’t see a way to use the stock connector.

I’ve read that many people use these universal horns, but is everyone cutting the wires and splicing the new horn in? Is there a way to use the universal horn without cutting the factory wires?

Sorry for the newb questions but electrical is not my strong suit.
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Do what i did, spend the extra $$$ and get AC delco direct replacement horn. Unplug old and plug in new.
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I put some PIAA universal horns in my truck and used a couple of old metri pack female connectors i had lying around to wire them up and avoid chopping up the stock harness. I think I used part of an old ABS harness.

That said, I do agree with the above. Stock F-body horns are pretty darn loud as is.
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Thanks for the replies. I found a horn on a large online retailer for $10 more which should have stock style connectors. I returned the universal horn today and should receive the other one tomorrow. I'll let you know how it turns out



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