Audi 80 Cabriolet horn not working. - Page 4

Ben · 21-09-15, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Frank

Are you thinking the duff one is just a case of bad contacts then?

Could be, you've eliminated everything else bar a dead guage.

Flying Frank · 21-09-15, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Ben

Could be, you've eliminated everything else bar a dead guage.

Ben, you are a genius ! Did as you suggested and was a bit sceptical to be honest....then put the original binnacle back in and the gauge worked!!

That must be the best fix I've ever been told about , and I'd have never guessed what to do in a million years so a HUGE thank you.

Hanuman · 21-09-15, 04:46 PM

Frank- you'd be surprised how many electrical/electronic problems are actually related to bad connections. In many cases, it simply stops something working. Once in a while it causes a bigger issue.

In my past life as an engineer, I've been sent overseas to fix big problems that were ultimately fixed with a pencil eraser and a duster.
It's not always the case.

In this instance, you have a car that is more open to the elements than your average machine. Tarnished connections are to be expected in all vehicles.

sinbin5t · 21-09-15, 05:12 PM

How good is Ben ! it is great you got that sorted Frank

Ben · 21-09-15, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Frank

Ben, you are a genius !

Not quite, a genius can spell gauge correctly. I used all the right letters, but not necessarily in the right order.

Glad it's fixed

Flying Frank · 21-09-15, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by The Real MSH!

Frank- you'd be surprised how many electrical/electronic problems are actually related to bad connections. In many cases, it simply stops something working. Once in a while it causes a bigger issue.

In my past life as an engineer, I've been sent overseas to fix big problems that were ultimately fixed with a pencil eraser and a duster.
It's not always the case.

In this instance, you have a car that is more open to the elements than your average machine. Tarnished connections are to be expected in all vehicles.

Thanks Mark and your comments noted and agreed with, it's just that I would never have guessed those 2 little screws were actually "contacts" for the gauge. Had loads of 'earth' issues on the Arrow, but then that was not only old, but had to really get up and about in the elements.

andydunn2 · 22-09-15, 02:35 AM

Glad you are sorted mate 😎

Hanuman · 22-09-15, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Flying Frank

I would never have guessed those 2 little screws were actually "contacts"

That was my reaction, too, when I was sorting the dash for one of the V8s

Flying Frank · 22-09-15, 02:20 PM

A quick, but heart felt thanks to all of you who helped with your suggestions for solving the problem, which eventually became 3 problems. Two down , one to go !

sinbin5t · 22-09-15, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Flying Frank

A quick, but heart felt thanks to all of you who helped with your suggestions for solving the problem, which eventually became 3 problems. Two down , one to go !

That's nice Frank, there are some good lads on here arn't there

Hope all is done soon !

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Hanuman Trickster Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Heckling from the cheap seats, Phnom Penh, KoW Posts: 7,016	Frank- you'd be surprised how many electrical/electronic problems are actually related to bad connections. In many cases, it simply stops something working. Once in a while it causes a bigger issue. In my past life as an engineer, I've been sent overseas to fix big problems that were ultimately fixed with a pencil eraser and a duster. It's not always the case. In this instance, you have a car that is more open to the elements than your average machine. Tarnished connections are to be expected in all vehicles. __________________ I wish they would keep the damned Chinese away now that I can go home, so that I can enjoy Fish amok and a draught Angkor

22-09-15, 02:35 AM	#37
andydunn2 Ragtop Collector Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chorley Posts: 1,463	Glad you are sorted mate 😎 __________________ "Earl" 1998 2.8 V6 Cabriolet "The Duke" 1997 2.6 V6 Cabriolet (Sold....sadly) Project "Best of Both Worlds" 1995 S2 Quattro Cabriolet

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sinbin5t 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Where a spike points skywards Posts: 12,960	How good is Ben ! it is great you got that sorted Frank

22-09-15, 02:20 PM	#39
Flying Frank 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Kernow, Gods own county !! Posts: 2,388	A quick, but heart felt thanks to all of you who helped with your suggestions for solving the problem, which eventually became 3 problems. Two down , one to go !