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

[my1stcivic]

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]

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]

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

[Gecko5]

TigerDave, thanks for info on the front bumper removal

[NASi]

i want this horn

[bunz559]

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

[dannyleee]

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]

really nice dude +1

[TigerDave]

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]

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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[jwermion]

Hey I just did this now my horn sounds powerful and fierce like a giraffe or wallaby, unfortunately while the bumper was being removed I discovered so many problems, the previous owner had taken the bumper off before to install fog lights and a CAI doing so he broke half of the clips and I need to buy new ones, also stripped the 10mm bolts along with the bumper washer and on top of all that both of my inner fender linings need to be replaced due to cracking and the guy trying to yank off the bumper without removing all the clips..... Now I have to take a trip to honda and replace all the crap he broke,...... It just sucks when your doin something and you find all these problems with your car.*

[AndCBRew]

very nice write up!

[SD08EX]

Huge thx to tigerdave for this DIY
I own a silver 08 EX sedan
Alwayz wanted to change my factory horn since i bought the car
Installed my wolo badboy over the weekend with a relay.
Works excellent !

[BTB08Si]

might just have to do this

[NelsonLee]

You guys should also look into the Hella Supertones.

[Synistral88]

Originally Posted by NelsonLee

You guys should also look into the Hella Supertones.

i've had my bad boy horn for like almost a year now and i love it. however, i dont feel like its loud enough. are the hella supertones any better?

[southerndragoncivic]

I gave up on the "crapsnaps" as i call those plug-type fasteners a year ago. The whole front bumper is held on by zip-ties now except where the fasteners are the only choice and i carry extras in the car. Works so much better and the bumper doesn't come off every time i scrape a parking lot thing

[ilrok]

Does anyone know if the Accord horn is a direct swap or do you have to install a fuse as well?

[juliocivic2]

AMAZING DIY. very detailed

[skillsrlegendary]

Great DIY, might have to give this a shot