11-15-2012, 12:35 PM | #1 |
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Which Switch?
I just got my wolo "Dixieland" horn in the mail yesterday, but I realized that while it may be cool, it probably isn't the best horn for every application. I will have to let people know when they tick me off, and playing music for them is not what I had in mind.
That being said, I would like to use one momentary horn switch and a horn A/B toggle to select between two horns, a standard and the musical. Googling what switch to use is just confusing me- can I make a 3 position switch work (Dixie, regular, off)? What amperage rating? The wiring diagram the horn comes with shows a three prong toggle connected in this configuration, but I'll be darned if I can't convince myself which switch will work perfectly. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
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11-15-2012, 01:21 PM | #2 |
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Re: Which Switch?
You need a SPDT momentary good for say 10 amps. On-Off-On. Push to one side for each horn.. Power supply wire goes to center, outer legs are for each horn..
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11-15-2012, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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Thank you!!!
I was looking for one that is not momentary. I would prefer it this way so that I can use the momentary push button already mounted in the dash for either horn, and switch from one to the other with a rocker or toggle as opposed to holding the switch up or down. What do you recommend? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
11-15-2012, 02:05 PM | #4 |
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Re: Which Switch?
Just a plain SPDT will work as long as it is rated high enough. I would just replace the push button with a SPDT mom. Less fuss and fewer holes
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11-15-2012, 11:53 PM | #5 |
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Thank you, kgsc.
I'm still looking to stick with the momentary push button since I eventually plan to use the horn button on a new steering wheel for this. I understand that a momentary switch will solve my immediate needs, but there is something about flicking a toggle that does not feel like honking the horn. I ordered three different switches (I always end up using surplus materials in some way, shape, or form). One is a rocker switch, one is a toggle, and one is a mini toggle (unsure if amperage rating but was cheap). Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD |
11-16-2012, 07:28 AM | #6 |
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Re: Which Switch?
Ordered ? Any auto parts store should have them.. Well, at least they were cheap
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11-16-2012, 09:01 AM | #7 |
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I went to Pep Boys, Advanced, and Radio Shack but none had one that matched the other switches in my dash.
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11-16-2012, 08:49 PM | #8 |
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Re: Which Switch?
My bad, didn't think about matching.. Carry on
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11-16-2012, 11:03 PM | #9 |
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Re: Which Switch?
I hear ya on the toggle not feeling right but when in a parade or on a run a 2 min finger push gets old
this is what i use for duel Wolo air horns in my jeep ...1 AIR MAX & 1 EURO HI/LO SOUND hooked power to middle blades and horns to outer blades but you could hook horn button to center and then select which horn to blow http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pcs-x-6-Pi...item232512020e Price: US $1.79 free s/h for 2 (took2 weeks to arrive) used seconded one in golf cart for meter to 12v auxiliary battery & 36v cart batteries |
12-16-2012, 07:51 AM | #10 |
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Re: Which Switch?
http://www.otrattw.com Check these guys out, they have some nice switches. Their service is good to.
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