Upon attempting to depress horn in an emergency situation horn failed to sound which could have caused an accident. Also, one had to apply an extreme amount of pressure to sound off horn. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer has yet to determine cause of problem. *ak
1998 Buick Century electrical complaints
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Horn fails to sound at any speed, any time of day. Have had the car to dealership numerous times & they are unable to find problem. Manufacturer told me this was not a problem,, live with it!
Horn failed to work when trying to use it while driving. Horn failed to work even when vehicle was parked. Took vehicle to dealership & informed by mechanic that problem could not be duplicated. Also, front seat belts failed to operate properly. Latch plate would not go into the buckle mechanism.
The horn takes excessive effort to get it to sound. Nlm
The horn is difficult to operate. Extreme pressure is required when applied. Please give any further details.
Switch. Part name: 10413904.
Vehicle has a problem engaging transmission from park to reverse.
Because of the air bag being directly under the horn and the radio controls on the steering wheel, it makes it difficult to press the horn, it takes an extreme amount of effort for consumer horn to activate the horn.
Starter failed. Yh
Battery failed.
When the vehicle is not running or without manual operation the horn continuously blows, cause unknown. Dealer replaced horn assembly and fuse which did not remedy the problem. Please give any further details.
Difficulty accession horn buttons in emergency situations.
Horn & air bag modules connected to same fuse. Horn does not work. Told by manufacturer it meets all specs. Need to hit horn in certain location which causes eye to leave road in order to do so. Was given instructions on hitting horn.
In rainy weather conditions the windshield wipers became inoperable, cause unknown. In addition, while driving on highway vehicle went completely dead due to short in electrical system.
The location of the horn buttons makes it impossible to locate them when the steering wheel is not in a straight position. The dealer is aware of the problem. Consumer indicates that he has recently solved the problem.
Horn is too close to airbag housing, causing horn not to blow when apllied. Owner is very concerned for safety. Possible design flaw.
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