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Electrical '02 Horn "Dead on Arrival"...my 3rd Mini w/bad horns...What the Heck!?

Old Mar 11, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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'02 Horn "Dead on Arrival"...my 3rd Mini w/bad horns...What the Heck!?

I have owned Mini's over the past 10 years, 2 to be exact, One '02 "S" and One '02 Cooper. Each had two horns replaced before I sold them. I just purchased my third '02 "S" and the low horn is out.....WHAT!? Is this a BMW or MINI issue? what suggestions or recommendations do you all have? How do I get the bumper off to replace this one?
 
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Old Mar 11, 2012 | 10:20 AM
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I can't help but think you might be wearing yours out, or something... I've never had an issue. But then, I don't honk much at all.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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I just had both of them replaced on my 2008 MCSc by the dealer under warrantee . He made it sound like a common occurrence. My new to me Mini has only 23,000 miles on it and one previous owner. I only found out about it when I went to get my state inspection.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 02:30 PM
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I've had 2 sets go out on me in <60k miles, just switched to hella supertones. We'll see if they hold up any better.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 06:21 PM
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You use your horn?!
You might consider a airhorn for effect if you like using it....
 
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Old Mar 22, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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Compact Air Horn Kit

Part # 545-085

Click here
 
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