Horn problems (NAC)

[Mike Arman]

>> Subject: 	keep blowing fuse #3 horn/brakes
>>
>> I just replaced the fuse for the horn/brakes in my 200q for the
>> second time. It blew while using the horn, I think the same happened
>> last time. Anyhow, I use my horn all the time, but these two time the
>> fuse blows. ANyone know why? I don't want to lose my brake light, nor
>> do I want to stop blowing my horn (I'm an NYC-er).
>>


No Audi content - just amusing story about horns.

Long time ago (in a universe far away), I had this ragged out XK-140MC
roadster, for which I paid the lordly sum of $150 (same car is probably
worth $25K now, even unrestored, but whatever.)

Showed up for New Jersey inspection (I told you it was a different
universe), and after sitting on line for three hours, finally got to the
front of the line.

Did the usual step on the brakes, turn the lights on, etc. and then he said
"Honk the horn."

Silence.

"Honk the horn, please."

Silence again. Oh sh*t, now I have to come back and sit here for ANOTHER
THREE hours!

I shrugged my shoulders, looked him right in the eye and said "BEEEP!!"

He promptly affixed an official NJ inspection sticker to the windshield and
passed the car!

Gives new meaning to the ad slogan "drive away happy".

Best Regards,

Mike Arman