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Old Jan 5, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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ok everyone...i'm sure someone in here will have the answer to this question so here goes. I used to have a 2000 Camaro and the horn was loud as hell. Now I have a 2002 Trans Am and the horn sounds like it isn't but like half as loud as the car I used to have. Unless I'm wrong in thinking I think that I read somewhere that f-bodies have 2 horns to produce the tone and that sometimes one can play out or something??? Am I wrong in thinking this or is there someone else out there who knows and if so could you tell me where to find this information at again...thanks
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 08:55 AM
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we do have two horns, a high and a low tone. They're easy and cheap to replace at your local auto parts store. Installation time: ~20 min. Refer to your haynes manual or do it the we-todd-id way of standing at the front while someone blips the horn.
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 03:43 PM
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There is an A and an F horn.
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Old Jan 6, 2006 | 08:37 PM
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ok...so when you buy the horn to replace it do you get both or must they be purchased separately...and if they are sold separately what's the best way to determine which horn has failed you? thanks for the help guys...it's much appreciated...cause i definitely hate it cause my horn sounds weak...pisses me off actually cause my horn is embarassing...thanks again
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 05:16 PM
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ok...so when you buy the horn to replace it do you get both or must they be purchased separately...and if they are sold separately what's the best way to determine which horn has failed you? thanks for the help guys...it's much appreciated...cause i definitely hate it cause my horn sounds weak...pisses me off actually cause my horn is embarassing...thanks again
LOL i think we have the same problem i dont even use my horn because its so whimpy its embarassing...haha good to know tho now im gonna replace it
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 06:43 PM
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They are sold separately

High note (A) horn (98-02) (AC-Delco #D1921C) = 12368061
Low note (F) horn (98-02) (AC-Delco #D1920C) = 12368062

High note (A) horn (93-97) (AC-Delco #D1925C) = 12368063
Low note (F) horn (93-97) (AC-Delco #D1922C) = 12368064
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Old Jan 7, 2006 | 06:46 PM
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ok so what's the quickest way of determing which horn has gone bad? thanks for the info. guys...i really appreciate everyone's input...makes thing much easier
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i would like to know to
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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Perhaps see if you can hold your hands against them while someone honks, and feel which one is vibrating less?
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Rip them out and replace with ambulance horn.
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Oh, and here's what they look like if you aren't sure which is which


High note (A) horn (98-02) (AC-Delco #D1921C) = 12368061





Low note (F) horn (98-02) (AC-Delco #D1920C) = 12368062

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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 03:56 PM
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To all appearances these are the same Fiamm horns as
the cheapest AutoZone replacement.

Get two low-tone ones, tune with the little potted screw
until they are a couple of Hz apart and you'll be hard to
ignore (subsonic beat-note, perhaps inducing epilepsy or
incontinence ).
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Old Jan 8, 2006 | 09:47 PM
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So which is worse, epilepsy or
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