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Old 04-14-2014, 04:48 AM
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Does everyone have a split second delay between when you hit the horn and when it actually makes sound? And then when it for honk, it is a longer blast than you intend? Didn't bother me at first but it's gotten pretty frustrating.
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I agree. My 2013 JK does the same. I was saying oh no big deal, now it is a bit annoying.
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You can thank the JK's CANBUS computer. When you push the horn, it tells the Computer that you want the horn to blow. Then it triggers the relay for the horn to blow. If it has a relay. Most of the systems delay. Have you noticed the headlight do it also coming on, and switching from low to high. Too much electronics in these new vehicles.
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Now that you mention it, I have realized it with the headlights, also.
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Yeah it sucks and I usually end up banging on the horn.
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Ha! Freakin bugs the hell out of me. Sometime you want just a quick little blip and it can be tough to get the timing right.

Gotta practice I guess
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Originally Posted by metaldemon
You can thank the JK's CANBUS computer. When you push the horn, it tells the Computer that you want the horn to blow. Then it triggers the relay for the horn to blow.

If it has a relay.

Most of the systems delay. Have you noticed the headlight do it also coming on, and switching from low to high. Too much electronics in these new vehicles.
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Im going to install a aftermarket horn and buy a switch to put right by the steering wheel. Stupid jeep.
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Originally Posted by metaldemon
You can thank the JK's CANBUS computer. When you push the horn, it tells the Computer that you want the horn to blow. Then it triggers the relay for the horn to blow. If it has a relay. Most of the systems delay. Have you noticed the headlight do it also coming on, and switching from low to high. Too much electronics in these new vehicles.
Yup^^^ sigh
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My 2008 JK does the same thing. Thought the horn was malfunctioning or something until I came on these forums. Though the other day it did seem to honk right when I hit it, but it was the morning and the coffee hadn't kicked in yet so it was probably my brain delay making it seem right, lol.


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