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Old 04-14-2009, 08:06 PM
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I just bought a 90 XJ and the person who previously owned it made a mess out of the wiring. One of the things he did was put a air horn in place of the regular horn and killed the horn button on the steering wheel. The air horn is activated by a separate button located right next to the steering wheel on the dash. Does any one know if I will pass inspection with a set up like this? I'm in NJ, anyone out there have this situation before? Or in another state with strict inspection laws. I need to at least try to get it through to get a sticker so I don't get harrased while it's parked on the street. After I get a sticker I'll have more time to mess with the wiring. Thanks!!

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best thing i can tell you is to just ask a mechanic that does inspections. but i wouldnt see why it wouldnt i mean its a horn and it works right?
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Yeah but pressing the center of the steering wheel is suppose to be a gut reaction type deal. I dunno, its a good question tho.
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youll find that every inspector is different.....some only check lights,others go by the book.
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Here in NC the horn must blow, e.g. the button can be placed anywhere within a normal reach for the driver. Much like the old 40 model trucks that had buttons on the dash or in the floor. In NJ? no idea. x2 asking the mechanic.
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Just FYI

I failed for my air horn....I stupidly forgot to ask if it was cause of the air horn or because there is a separate button mounted. On my paper work it says failed for air horn so I'm gonna assume it was cause it needs to be a reg horn. So I wired a reg horn to the button and I'm gonna see how that does...Ill post if that does the trick. Effin NJ MVC laws!
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i dont have a horn in my jeep right now.
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