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Old 05-28-2012, 09:39 PM
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I think you answered your own question.
ye i guess i kinda did there.. i was jus wondering if anybody had ebay links or knew of anywhere else
 
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Old 05-28-2012, 09:59 PM
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Ok so just to confirm NSFP is 100% correct, there's a High and a Low horn, but both of them do function with either feature.

The ECM controls this by alternating grounds/power, thusly when you press the LOCK button, the horns are wired in series, causing a quieter noise, and when you press the Steering wheel they're running full voltage.

When the alarm goes off this feature alternates.
 
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Old 05-28-2012, 10:15 PM
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Originally Posted by NFSP G35
Sounds like a short to ground somewhere.
would this be an easy diy or i should bring the G into a shop?

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That's weird, cool to know! Thanks dude.
I have to pull my grill off to clearcoat it tonight so I'll try it for shyt and gigs while waiting for the clear to dry.



Wonder if it could be a bad ground, if they share a common ground?

I'll look when my grill is off and see if I can shed some insight
any suggestion to how i should tackle this problem? maybe there are clear indication that it is a bad ground?
 
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Old 05-29-2012, 06:56 AM
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Unfortunately No, you can't do much with the grounds. And after checking that circuit, it's actually unlikely to be a ground issue.

My first checks would be the horns. Supply them with a known good 12V jumper on + and - and see if they work.

If the horns are good you can then check your wiring, just follow it as far as you can and make sure nothing is rubbing or chaffed.

Pop the grill off and start looking around.
 
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Old 05-29-2012, 10:04 AM
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let me be clear, the horn does not work when i push on my steering wheel and it also doesnt work when i lock my car. I dont know why my fuse keeps going bad; i know if i replace it, i will be in the same predicament i am now. Anyone have any suggestions why this is happening? Thanks in advance!
perhaps a bad horn? when my headlight ballast was bad my fuse kept popping too, i replaced the headlight and everything and when i switched ballasts from one side to another, the other fuse popped, so I knew it was the ballast. idk if the horns are wired in series but if not, maybe try removing one and then replacing the fuse and testing, and then removing the other? or if you have a friend with a G swap horns and check your fuses then. idk where the horns are or how to remove em but hopefully this will help
 
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Old 05-29-2012, 01:28 PM
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Anyone know will these work??? Direct swap?? Would i need new lines or i can just slap them on
I am almost positive they are different sizes.
 
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This has rusted & I guess broken & is making a terrible rattling sound ..I'm going to go get it welded but I was wondering for now would a hose clamp work?
 
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Old 05-29-2012, 04:16 PM
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Lol horns would be the worst thing to test. Make sure you wear ear protection...


I have a question!!

At the rear of my 2003 G35 sedan a piece of metal has completely rusted and fallen apart (Its under the body). Its near the muffler. Ill try to get a picture tonight.

I noticed it when I was mounting my rear lip, wondering if I have to get it replaced because it looks impossible to diy. It had some weird flaps and plastic hooks behind it.
 
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Old 05-30-2012, 11:59 AM
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I am almost positive they are different sizes.
so they wont work
 
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Old 05-30-2012, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Trickstyle
perhaps a bad horn? when my headlight ballast was bad my fuse kept popping too, i replaced the headlight and everything and when i switched ballasts from one side to another, the other fuse popped, so I knew it was the ballast. idk if the horns are wired in series but if not, maybe try removing one and then replacing the fuse and testing, and then removing the other? or if you have a friend with a G swap horns and check your fuses then. idk where the horns are or how to remove em but hopefully this will help
This was exactly what I found out today. My high tone horn was out and the low was still working. Im assuming that because one has stopped working, and the car is switching back from high and low is whats making the fuse go bad. The only way i will find out is replacing the high tone horn and wish for the best!
 
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Old 05-30-2012, 11:42 PM
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Unfortunately No, you can't do much with the grounds. And after checking that circuit, it's actually unlikely to be a ground issue.

My first checks would be the horns. Supply them with a known good 12V jumper on + and - and see if they work.

If the horns are good you can then check your wiring, just follow it as far as you can and make sure nothing is rubbing or chaffed.

Pop the grill off and start looking around.
Brought it out to the shop today to get the wiring checked out and everything seems fine. Found out that my high tone horn was out of commission, possibly why my fuse keeps going bad. Ill find out soon enough once I replace the horn. Maybe i should upgrade the horns while Im at it since ill have to replace one anyways...
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 08:21 AM
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Aluminum/Steel Splash gaurds



Is there really only one place to get these (tollbooth)? I thought I'd seen a couple options out there but am having no luck in a search.

TIA
 
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Old 05-31-2012, 11:57 AM
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^also zspeed, and I think RareJDM?
 
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^also zspeed, and I think RareJDM?
Thank you sir.

Looks like tollbooth might be best for pricing even with shipping up here.
 
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^That's usually the case.
 


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