Horn Question

[alexsbuddy]

If I install a LS horn and switch on my XG3037, is a horn relay required? Thanks.

 

[PILOON]

To the best of my knowledge any horn that I have seen installed either on a car or tractor has always used a relay so I'd suggest using one.

 

[CobyRupert]

If amperage draw of the horn is less than the current rating of the switch, then No.

 

[lostcreekranch]

The stock LS horn on my XR4155HC is wired direct to the horn switch i.e., no relay. My XR4046HC was same.

I’m replacing the stock LS horn with a Stebel air horn that will be powered thru a relay.

Amazon.com: Stebel 116919 - Nautilus Compact Mini Air Horn Black: Automotive

This horn has current draw of about 18 amps @ 12 volts. It comes with a 40 amp relay.

I’ve installed one on my Polaris Ranger and it’s really loud.

 

[Doofy]

Is there really a need for a horn on a tractor? I noticed one on my tractor and thought it curious.

 

[George2615]

I did the same a few years ago. Added a WOLO horn kit with relay. Made a little bracket and bolted it in. Just enough room to clear the hood.
I hardly use the horn but it is an attention getter when I need to get someones attention. I use a relay since it came with the horn kit.


Wolo Bad Boy Compact Air Horn, Model# 419 | Air Horns Sirens| Northern Tool + Equipment

 

[tomplum]

Is there really a need for a horn on a tractor? I noticed one on my tractor and thought it curious.

I dunno , but the misses thinks that if she has a horn, she could get my old dog to move- which I doubt!

 

[Peter 315]

Is there really a need for a horn on a tractor? I noticed one on my tractor and thought it curious.

If you have helper and try to get there attention, I use it with my wife:laughing:

 

[ehinson]

I added a horn to mine awhile back, it's very handy for getting the wife's attention from a distance and mostly for getting livestock outta my way.

 

[Doofy]

I guess I'll try my horn...if it sounds fruity I may be forced to get a air horn too. A tractor should not sound like "Herbie, the Love Bug"! Maybe a nice train horn.

 

[Peter 315]

I guess I'll try my horn...if it sounds fruity I may be forced to get a air horn too. A tractor should not sound like "Herbie, the Love Bug"! Maybe a nice train horn.

:thumbsup:

 

[lostcreekranch]

I guess I'll try my horn...if it sounds fruity I may be forced to get a air horn too. A tractor should not sound like "Herbie, the Love Bug"! Maybe a nice train horn.

Better get a Stebel horn on order then.

Stebel Nautilus Compact Air Horn - YouTube

Stebel Nautilus Compact Air Horn on Mazda Miata - YouTube

LS Horns sound just like Herbie!

 

[Doofy]

Haha! I just went out and tried it...the sound is somewhere between Herbie and the Road Runner. There will be a new horn in my future.

Side note: The keyed switch is spring-loaded to not stay in the auxiliary position (turned left). Is this normal and for what reason? The dash lights and there is lots of relay noise. I didn't want the glow plugs cycling, just to try the horn.

 

[tomplum]

Haha! I just went out and tried it...the sound is somewhere between Herbie and the Road Runner. There will be a new horn in my future.

Side note: The keyed switch is spring-loaded to not stay in the auxiliary position (turned left). Is this normal and for what reason? The dash lights and there is lots of relay noise. I didn't want the glow plugs cycling, just to try the horn.

Wish I still had my Roadrunner horn and the car it was attached to!

 

[Doofy]

Wish I still had my Roadrunner horn and the car it was attached to!

Yep, my AHH-OOO-GUH horn was sold with my '63 T-Bird last year. I miss them both.