Horn broke- watch for finger!
When I returned home from
Portland and went to move the 900 out of the garage, I found one of the horn buttons from the steering wheel on the floor of the car. It had actually fallen off on Saturday at practice, and I’d replaced it. Obviously I didn’t do a very good job. When the button is missing, there’s an exposed copper horn contact, which to me looks like an electrical safety hazard.
Upon closer inspection, I saw that the button is designed with four clip-type tabs on its backside, and two of the clips were not in place. They were still in position on the steering wheel. Of the two remaining tabs, one was cracked and half-way falling off. Now I know why I’ve seen horn buttons for sale on Saab parts sites. I decided it was time for some heavy-duty glue.
I got some Elmer’s brand gorilla-style glue, and glued the three tabs back on. After a few hours curing time, the button went back just as it’s supposed to; an easy fix. We’ll see how long it lasts.
