Replacement horn

[greggreystones]

Hi Forum.
I have a Prestige 32 which needs the Horn replacing (click at the Horn button but nothing happens) . Could anyone tell me if it is a 12v or 24v I need to replace it with
Thanks

 

[simonfraser]

check it with a volt / multimeter ?

could be busted switch or a dud contact too.

 

[rafiki_]

Is it an air horn or electric (sorry, both electric really as the air is pumped by an elec motor). If air, then might just need the water cleared from the air hose?

 

[Hardmy]

Sorry for the silly question, but did you check whether the compressor can be heard pumping?

I had twice an issue with my horn, first I thought the compressor was bust. But after dismantling the trumpet it appeared that some insects had installed their nest in there (extracted a big bundle of whiteish cotton). The horn survived both insect attatcks and works again. Model is a MA1-S Single brass chromed horn from Marco. Costs probably around €100.

 

[greggreystones]

Thanks for the responses, I bought the boat and the horn has never worked, when I push the button I do get a clicking noise from the button but no Horn noise.
I will take the horn off at the weekend and try to determine what type of horn it is

 

[Trundlebug]

If electric, just take it apart and clean the contacts inside with some emery paper or wet & dry.
They're like a set of points that used to be fitted to cars in the past.

Keep cleaning then measure the resistance across the points until it's down to less than 1 ohm.
Spray with WD40, then reassemble. Use grease on the gasket.
Assuming your relay is OK (hence the clicking) all should be well.

No need to buy a new one, they're significant money now.