straightoutadodge Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Hi this is my first post maybe I am at the wrong place but anyhow hi again. I am attempting to see if the horn issues of old has been solved. My wife DJ 2010 has the "curse of the horn" which goes off by it self and gets the attention of my whole neighborhood and also their indignation . It's been a problem approximately 10 to 8 months now I am unable to find a solution I would be extremely happy if I can be pointed in the right direction. Lots of information about about clock springs etcetera but no one seems to have a real popular opinion and guarantee outcome for this particular problem Is there been recall ? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5rebel9 Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 Welcome to the Forum! Yes you have a mostly common problem with the early gen Journey and a few of it's cousin vehicles(200/Sebring/Avenger/ Dakota). This problem can have a number of causes to have to track down(and it's not quick and easy). Most have found either a worn door latch/or wiring to one OR a faulty circuit inside the TIPM/ Fuse panel out in the engine compartment. GOOD LUCK! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted March 6, 2022 Report Share Posted March 6, 2022 If too crazy to track down cause. Could add a toggle switch to horn power feed. Enable horn when it’s really needed. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightoutadodge Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Shout out to 5rebel9 and John/Horace thanks A lot for your input I will try by going in easy to do on direction first Thinking of installing as temporary fail safe a toggle sw in horn circuit while I troubleshoot it in the summer as it is still cold and no indoor parking The latch sounds like the next step How do check for a faulty latch? Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John/Horace Posted March 10, 2022 Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Multi meter set to continuity or beep setting. Cycle hood switch to see if it sometimes loses continuity. Or make up a jumper or pigtail and bypass switch completely for a few days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straightoutadodge Posted March 10, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2022 Much oblige ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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