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Why does my car horn sound weak?

The car horn on my Ford pickup has been getting weaker and weaker over the last couple of months. Why does my car horn sound weak?

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Chloe Jenkins · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
If your car horn is beginning to sound weak, it could be due to any of the following issues:
  • A bad horn switch
  • A faulty horn relay
  • A wiring issue
  • A broken clock spring
These issues are commonly linked to weak-sounding car horns. But you could also be dealing with a number of other issues or combinations thereof. You should take your car to a mechanic to find out what the problem is and get it repaired.
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