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Enid_Puceflange

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1172

TD5 Horn replacement recommendation

We had some pretty severe flash- flooding last year right outside my work,
Being the chump that I am , I got talked into using my Defender to drag out the muppets who got stranded in the floods thinking they could make it through
Not long , a few days after my heroic actions, I noticed that my horn was starting to sound a bit “warbled “
To the extent, my mot tester warned me last week that it was on its way out, today it died

I don’t think I want a standard LR horn, what can I replace it with that would be a bit louder?
Minimal tech work, bolts I’m ok with , wires and fuses modifications Im out of my depth

Click image to enlarge My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.

15th Apr 2020 11:00pm

GREENI

Member Since: 22 Aug 2010
Location: staffs
Posts: 10379

I recommend the PIAA horns

http://www.piaa.com/store/c/4115-Horns.aspx

16th Apr 2020 6:52am

VVS210

Member Since: 12 Nov 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 953

Stebel Nautilus compact

16th Apr 2020 8:03am

Avelingporter

Member Since: 25 Jan 2016
Location: Southampton
Posts: 405

2016 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Corris Grey

I think you need one of these......

https://www.kahlenberg.com/model-f-3-chimetone-air-horn.html

16th Apr 2020 8:13am

Notyalc

Member Since: 27 Jul 2018
Location: Northumberland
Posts: 159

I only had 1 fitted which was not impressive!
I bought a pair of FIAAM hi lo horns and added a wire to the other side like the Pumas have.

Much louder and better sound.
I got mine at Wood Auto, other suppliers are available!

16th Apr 2020 11:33am

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6090

The standard horn on my 2015 VW transporter is impressively loud. worth looking for one of those.

16th Apr 2020 5:42pm

Enid_Puceflange

Member Since: 25 Oct 2014
Location: edinburgh
Posts: 1172

Thanks for the suggestions
Will any 12v horn for a vehicle be compatible & be a case of Plug n Play ? My confidence has been writing cheques that my abilities can't cash for years.

16th Apr 2020 8:14pm

benniferj

Member Since: 20 Oct 2016
Location: Basingstoke
Posts: 361

Nothing wrong with another standard one! Definitely plug and play and completely fine.
I had a posh Hella one that failed.

My 90 runs twin air horns off of my ARB compressor just because I had a spare solenoid and switch already wired

Insta: @thebenjordan4x4

17th Apr 2020 8:17am

Laurie

Member Since: 22 Feb 2008
Location: Sussex, England
Posts: 2897

2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey

A pair of air horns fit nicely behind the NS headlight.

17th Apr 2020 8:41am

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