[zroger73]

As I mentioned in my edited post #16 above, test the Wolo horn to make sure it works by connecting it directly to a 12-volt battery.

If it works and the 10-amp horn fuse is good, then most likely you burned out the horn relay (hopefully you didn't melt a wire in a harness somewhere).

Assuming the horn relay is toast, replace it, but this time use the Ridgeline's horn circuit to energize the 30-amp relay included with the Wolo horn wired according to the diagram in Wolo's instructions. Notice they use a 20-amp fuse which is further proof the Wolo horn pulls more than the 10-amp rating of the factory horn circuit.

 

[RMC2RN]

re-edited my entry. Does it make more sense now?

 

[RMC2RN]

As always ZRoger73 did me right! I pulled the horn and tested it against just the battery.it worked. So i went looking and one of my wires had a melted spot on the insulation.under that some of the copper had been rubbed until it was gone. Longer story short, my cable wasn't carrying enough amperage. Replaced wiring and my horn works again.
As follow up, WOLO got back to within minutes of me following Roger's advice telling me to do exactly the same thing.
Thanks again ZRoger73!

 

[speedlever]

This thread got me to thinking.... I would like to replace the wimpy horn on my beater '99 Civic with something that has a bit more authority to it. I had somebody pull out in front of me the other day and I sat on the horn and they never even looked up or gave me the finger to let me know they were aware of me.

Anyone know of a plug and play authoritative horn I can use with a '99 Civic? I don't want to re-engineer anything, but I would like to get inattentive drivers attention.

 

[feetdry]

Hmmmm.....Don't think I have ever tried my horn. Is it still at the center of the steering wheel?

 

[feetdry]

This thread got me to thinking.... I would like to replace the wimpy horn on my beater '99 Civic with something that has a bit more authority to it. I had somebody pull out in front of me the other day and I sat on the horn and they never even looked up or gave me the finger to let me know they were aware of me.

That is exactly why everything in front of me is video recorded.

 

[RMC2RN]

This thread got me to thinking.... I would like to replace the wimpy horn on my beater '99 Civic with something that has a bit more authority to it. I had somebody pull out in front of me the other day and I sat on the horn and they never even looked up or gave me the finger to let me know they were aware of me.

Anyone know of a plug and play authoritative horn I can use with a '99 Civic? I don't want to re-engineer anything, but I would like to get inattentive drivers attention.

@speedlever - there are several other threads on this forum which discuss horns. Many people are recommending train horns (i didn't want to deafen people just yet). Just do a search and then check that what they recommend will fit a civic.
Also learned from this thread - look for a dual horn with 2 non-harmonic notes (dissonance). apparently that creates a more menancing/noticeable sound.
Then come back to this thread please and let me know how it worked for you. I may want to use your knowledge to install whatever you got on my daughter's 2007 civic.

 

[blizbod]

This thread got me to thinking.... I would like to replace the wimpy horn on my beater '99 Civic with something that has a bit more authority to it. I had somebody pull out in front of me the other day and I sat on the horn and they never even looked up or gave me the finger to let me know they were aware of me.

Anyone know of a plug and play authoritative horn I can use with a '99 Civic? I don't want to re-engineer anything, but I would like to get inattentive drivers attention.

I upgraded my Ridgeline horn less than a month after I bought the truck...people just smiled and waved because it sounded 'so cute'. PIAA's Superior Bass Horn package is pretty much a plug and play unit; College Hills Honda sells a splitter wire that allows you to connect from a 1-horn to 2-horn assembly without any splicing. Works perfectly with the 12V system. Listen to the difference in the videos on Amazon's reviews. It turns your Civic into a 70's Ford Esquire Wagon. Makes my Ridgeline much more noticeable now, and people actually move back into their lane with wide-eyed looks.

Amazon.com: Piaa 85115 Superior 112Db 330Hz and 400Hz Twin Tone Bass Horn, Black : Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Piaa 85115 Superior 112Db 330Hz and 400Hz Twin Tone Bass Horn, Black : Musical Instruments

www.amazon.com

Horn Adapter/Splitter Wiring

Check out the deal on Horn Adapter/Splitter Wiring at College Hills Honda

www.collegehillshonda.com

 

[speedlever]

I upgraded my Ridgeline horn less than a month after I bought the truck...people just smiled and waved because it sounded 'so cute'. PIAA's Superior Bass Horn package is pretty much a plug and play unit; College Hills Honda sells a splitter wire that allows you to connect from a 1-horn to 2-horn assembly without any splicing. Works perfectly with the 12V system. Listen to the difference in the videos on Amazon's reviews. It turns your Civic into a 70's Ford Esquire Wagon. Makes my Ridgeline much more noticeable now, and people actually move back into their lane with wide-eyed looks.

Amazon.com: Piaa 85115 Superior 112Db 330Hz and 400Hz Twin Tone Bass Horn, Black : Musical Instruments

Amazon.com: Piaa 85115 Superior 112Db 330Hz and 400Hz Twin Tone Bass Horn, Black : Musical Instruments

www.amazon.com

Horn Adapter/Splitter Wiring

Check out the deal on Horn Adapter/Splitter Wiring at College Hills Honda

www.collegehillshonda.com

I like the sound from the reviews I saw. Didn't notice your review. How long have you had them installed? I see some experience premature failure.

What is that wiring kit needed for?

 

[zroger73]

I really liked the sound of the PIAA Superior Bass Horns. I bought a set for my 2017 Ridgeline, but one failed before I could get it installed so I returned them and lived with the wimpy stock horn.

 

[speedlever]

I really liked the sound of the PIAA Superior Bass Horns. I bought a set for my 2017 Ridgeline, but one failed before I could get it installed so I returned them and lived with the wimpy stock horn.

Well that's not very encouraging!

 

[fresnoridgeline]

Does the 2nd gen horns sound different then 1 Gen horns? My Gen 1 horn's sound has never crossed my mind as being wimpy..now the rest of the truck I can't say the same. 😃

 

[zroger73]

The 1G Ridgeline had dual-note horns. 2017-2018 Ridgelines sold in the US had a single-note horn. 2017-current Ridgelines sold in Canada and 2019-current Ridgelines sold in the US have dual-note horns.

 

[blizbod]

I like the sound from the reviews I saw. Didn't notice your review. How long have you had them installed? I see some experience premature failure.

What is that wiring kit needed for?

I installed them in July of 2018. I made a custom mounting bracket that fit in the same area as the original, and used the wiring kit to hook them both up. The single connector goes to the factory harness, and you attach the other ends to the power tabs on the horns. The other wires plug to the ground on the horns, and the loops/washers are grounded to the truck.
No issues with them other than one vibrated loose, and caused a loud rattle. I remounted them with rubber washers and it solved the problem.

 

[fresnoridgeline]

The 1G Ridgeline had dual-note horns. 2017-2018 Ridgelines sold in the US had a single-note horn. 2017-current Ridgelines sold in Canada and 2019-current Ridgelines sold in the US have dual-note horns.

Interesting. I will have to honk my horn on the way home from work to see what a dual note horn sounds like.

 

[speedlever]

Yeah, I have no complaints about the G1 Ridgeline horn. It's the wimpy Civic horn I would like to upgrade.

Maybe I should order another G1 horn and replace the Civic horn with that.

 

[fresnoridgeline]

I upgraded the horn on my motorcycle because it was so lame. Embarrassing even. I ended up buying a "tougher" sounding horn from an older, different model bike from the same manufacturer. Why manufacturers would choose to do that is beyond me.

 

[blizbod]

Yeah, I have no complaints about the G1 Ridgeline horn. It's the wimpy Civic horn I would like to upgrade.

Maybe I should order another G1 horn and replace the Civic horn with that.

I think I remember reading that the wire kit connector fits '99-2015 model year Civics as well...

 

[speedlever]

Yeah, I have no complaints about the G1 Ridgeline horn. It's the wimpy Civic horn I would like to upgrade.

Maybe I should order another G1 horn and replace the Civic horn with that.

Well. Seems the 2008 Ridgeline has 2 horns... a high and a low.

 

[WB77]

Most single-note horns are going to sound "wimpy" regardless of their volume. You need at least two horns of difference frequencies to create a chord - ideally a dissonant one.

The Wolo 419 is a dual-note horn that should sound like this.

Short of a set of train horns, I think one of the more "menacing" horn sounds comes from the PIAA Superior Bass Horns (330/400 Hz vs. the more common 400/500 Hz) setup. The 2017-2018 US Ridgeline includes only one horn and it's 500 Hz. 2019-current US Ridgelines and all 2017-current Canadian Ridgelines include dual horns (400/500 Hz).

Piaa horn ordered...thanks Roger.

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