Horn is working on panic mode only..needs help

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    Hello.

    I have a 2010 Prius trim 5 w/ 148K miles on. My horn on steering wheel was working fine until it stopped a month ago. My panic alarm is still working solid. The horn is not working when I rotate the steering wheel nor straight. I have read about the spiral cord could be the problem. What's the workaround for this issue? Is this covered by Toyota warranty?
     
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    not at your mileage. new spiral cord is the only fix. unless you want to wire a button on the dash.
     
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    Has this car ever been in an accident? Flooded?
     
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    I believe Toyota Prius warranty is up to 10yrs and/or 150K miles; which comes first.
     
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    Never ever. Clean title. I owned it since last Nov and the horn stopped working on early Jan.
     
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    A clean title does not mean its never been in an accident or a flood. Just means it was never reported.

    So you've owned this car for less than 3 months?
     
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    not on the spiral cord, just the battery. tun it by the dealer for giggles though.
     
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    Almost three months by Feb 14. Yes, you are right about the reporting and the car is in great shape in/out though with no accidents. Runs a complete inspection when I bought it.
     
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    Do you mean the hybrid or 12v battery? If for the hybrid, Toyota have done changes on Parts 1&3 (attached) on last October under the warranty with the previous owner IMG_20180210_184252-01.jpeg
     
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    hybrid gets 10/150, 12v gets pro rated for a few years, depending on the year of the car. toyota has changed it at least once.
    the inverter work in your link is a recall for defective design which was allowing too much juice to flow. the new transistor cuts the power consumption, slightly reducing mpg's.
     
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    Maybe you can try replacing the fuse first, maybe the contact is not good. You can try checking the wiring in the steering wheel too
     
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    Thank you guys for your replies. I got crazy and knocked hard to every side on steering wheel and I can confirm the horn now is working. Strange but true!
     
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    Hi MM.87,

    Is your horn still work? My horn goes in and out. When I knocked on the steering pad, it will work for a while. Try to solve this.

    I changed the spiral cord. Everything remains the same.
     
    #13 jcny33, Sep 12, 2018
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