Horn issues

[RonR]

Has anyone had a problem with the horn not working? I have a 2013 Spyder RT-S. Horn quit working. Checked the manual to see which fuse goes to the horn, but found no info on that. Any suggestions?

[billybovine]

Right fuse box F5 20 amp. Also for the air suspension. What often happens is that the air suspension compressor has failed and causing the fuse to blow.

[RonR]

Thanks. Found the blown fuse and replaced it. Horn works now. We'll see if that takes care of it, or if there is a larger issue. Appreciate the help!

[Gwolf]

Horn not working would be a disaster. It is used to let the dog know I brought home some left-overs and she should meet me in the bike shop when I park.

[RonR]

Ok, replaced the fuse and the horn worked...right up until I started the bike. Then it blew again. Now what? Can the compressor be replaced? Can I do it myself? Or can I just unplug the compressor?

[Gwolf]

Ok, replaced the fuse and the horn worked...right up until I started the bike. Then it blew again. Now what? Can the compressor be replaced? Can I do it myself? Or can I just unplug the compressor?


Time to get out the multi-meter and look for the reason the fuses are blowing. A short somewhere or something is causing the fuses to blow out. Find it and fix it.

[DGoebel]

Had the same experience last year, disconnected the compressor and by-passed the normal compressor "plumbing", just running a direct line from under the seat to the airbag.

[RonR]

Could you PM me with the details of how you did this? Thanks.

[DGoebel]

Just did.

[DGoebel]

Ron, 2013 RT-S should use Relay R4 that would stop the leak down from the ACS Solenoid valve if you wanted to leave all original components in.