Volvo 850 horn contact set - question

Post by **JimBee** » 08 Aug 2018, 21:53

Is this the best repair for the inevitable 850 horn failure?

http://www.odometergears.com/documentat ... lation.pdf

Post by **Ozark Lee** » 09 Aug 2018, 16:31

I very rarely (as in never) use the horn so I have never experienced a failure. That said, I have been nothing but happy with the gears they provide and I'm sure the horn kit is of similar quality.

...Lee

Post by **JimBee** » 09 Aug 2018, 20:18

Odometer(s): That's the next fix. None of my 3 odo's are now working. FCP actually sells a kit containing both gears plus 4 lamps (for while we're in there) for $29.00. I think they're from the same vendor.

I seldom use the horn either. But just in case, on my 93 that had failed contacts I just installed a horn button on top of the steering post shroud just forward of the steering wheel. I had to use a relay, and it sticks a little during cold weather, so sound trails off for a second or two. A correct fix would be better.

I talked with an 855 owner yesterday whose horns were stuck blaring when the key was on. Searching the web I discovered that failure in the "on" position is not uncommon.

viper69 · Post by **viper69** » 10 Aug 2018, 20:47

JimBee wrote: ↑08 Aug 2018, 21:53 Is this the best repair for the inevitable 850 horn failure?

http://www.odometergears.com/documentat ... lation.pdf

200% yes!!! I have the kit myself. Crazy part, before I knew about it, posted here too.

My mechanic thought I was crazy because they could never ever get the horn to beep.

Then I hunted like a wolf, found those guys, called them up. It works never ever had a problem.

And my stupid mechanic said “hey you figured it out” as if he believed me all along.

Get it! These guys make great kits. Wish they made more!

Post by **JimBee** » 11 Aug 2018, 15:34

@viper69: that's some testimonial! Do the vendors know about this post? They should be paying you a commission. Looks like the one I'll be installing.

viper69 · Post by **viper69** » 20 Sep 2018, 18:47

JimBee wrote: ↑11 Aug 2018, 15:34 @viper69: that's some testimonial! Do the vendors know about this post? They should be paying you a commission. Looks like the one I'll be installing.

No they don't. They should know, feel free to them! They were great to talk with. I'd buy anything they made for a Volvo. This kit was a lifesaver.