MY 1972 300sel's horn honks when I turn the steering wheel. I would guess there is a short somewhere. Is this a common problem in a specific location? I'm driving every one on the road nuts. I'm afraid I'm gonna get throttled.

Hey Clunker!

How about WAVING every time you experience this honking problem!!!!

Oh..and don't forget to

~Christy

or just unplug the horn till someone with more experience answers your post. I would guess that the short would be a loose screw in the horn ring area. Have you removed the steering wheel recently?

I haven't done this in a while but here is what I remember. Gently pry off the center pad on the steering wheel. It's attached with 3 plastic studs.

If I recall, the horn ring floats there on 3 tiny little rubber "tits". They sometimes breakdown. Having them in place is important. I got three in good shape out of a wreck. While your in there you can check the two wires for the horn. Sounds like something is loose of frayed. Easy enough to pull it all apart and check.

STS

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