DIY - Replace your factory horn with 118db "Bad Boy" (39 pics) - Page 6

my1stcivic · 05-08-2009, 01:22 PM

I would highly recommedn using the OEM harness to trigger a Relay and drawthe juice straight from the battery with and inline fues on the positive. I did it this way, you will prevent uncessary load on the factory wiring harness and avoid blown fuse's and harness burnouts which is very ver unsafe. These bad boys draw a lot of current and will easily brun you OE harness.
Just an advice....

J

akronmusician413 · 06-05-2009, 01:25 PM

do you need those tools to remove the plugs? i was messing around with those the other day and i could get the type 2s off easy but the couple type 1s i could not get off and i didnt want to break them...is it worth getting the tools or am i doing something wrong?

***obert*** · 06-05-2009, 01:29 PM

Nice DIY !!!!!!!!!!

Gecko5 · 07-17-2009, 12:19 PM

TigerDave, thanks for info on the front bumper removal

NASi · 08-09-2009, 08:49 PM

i want this horn

bunz559 · 08-19-2009, 10:22 PM

that thing looks HUMUNGO!! hahaha... great DIY.

dannyleee · 10-29-2009, 03:26 AM

i want to change out the horn but i was wondering if can leave on the stock horn and at the same time hook up the bad boy since its through a relay. is it a space issue? The reason why i am wondering is if i ever need to find my car in a parking lot, the air horn wont spin fast enough to make a loud enough sound? idk? thanks in advance

stl87 · 12-27-2009, 07:26 AM

really nice dude +1

TigerDave · 12-28-2009, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akronmusician413

do you need those tools to remove the plugs? i was messing around with those the other day and i could get the type 2s off easy but the couple type 1s i could not get off and i didnt want to break them...is it worth getting the tools or am i doing something wrong?

Every DIY'er should have a set of the trim and fastener removal tools. You can get them at Harbor Freight for super cheap!

- Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices

Good to see that this guide is still coming in handy 2 years after I originally posted it!

***db8typer*** · 01-10-2010, 10:22 PM

I just had this installed and it works great! My friend used a different Honda plug so as to not having to cut into the oem wiring.

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05-08-2009, 01:22 PM	#101 (permalink)
my1stcivic Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: new joisey Posts: 483 iTrader: 9 / 100%	I would highly recommedn using the OEM harness to trigger a Relay and drawthe juice straight from the battery with and inline fues on the positive. I did it this way, you will prevent uncessary load on the factory wiring harness and avoid blown fuse's and harness burnouts which is very ver unsafe. These bad boys draw a lot of current and will easily brun you OE harness. Just an advice.... J

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akronmusician413 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Akron, Ohio Age: 17 Posts: 2,472 phil iTrader: 0 / 0%	do you need those tools to remove the plugs? i was messing around with those the other day and i could get the type 2s off easy but the couple type 1s i could not get off and i didnt want to break them...is it worth getting the tools or am i doing something wrong?

07-17-2009, 12:19 PM	#104 (permalink)
Gecko5 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Morrisville, NC Age: 29 Posts: 112 iTrader: 0 / 0%	TigerDave, thanks for info on the front bumper removal

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bunz559 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: the "no" Posts: 207 scott iTrader: 0 / 0%	that thing looks HUMUNGO!! hahaha... great DIY.

10-29-2009, 03:26 AM	#107 (permalink)
dannyleee Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 14 iTrader: 0 / 0%	i want to change out the horn but i was wondering if can leave on the stock horn and at the same time hook up the bad boy since its through a relay. is it a space issue? The reason why i am wondering is if i ever need to find my car in a parking lot, the air horn wont spin fast enough to make a loud enough sound? idk? thanks in advance

12-27-2009, 07:26 AM	#108 (permalink)
stl87 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Montreal Posts: 41 Steven L. iTrader: 0 / 0%	really nice dude +1