Toyota Premium Horn Install

[Jrilla]

I know this is an old thread, but I just read it and wanted to install these the first day I bought my Yaris. I was 10 minutes down the interstate from the dealer when some guy drifted right into me, no signal, and I could hardly hear the horn myself (And no, the music was not loud).

I looked around online and eBay for these at a reduced price since I am slightly strapped for cash right now after buying a new car, and then I had the idea of pulling the horn off a newer Toyota at the salvage yard. I luckily found a 2005 Camry XLE with what appears to be the same horn shown here except all black plastic. I just got them today so I haven't installed them yet, but for $5 including the harness, I can't complain as long as they work. The vehicle was damaged in the rear and on the drivers side, so there shouldn't be anything wrong with them.

I primarily wanted to post this to help out anyone else who wasn't excited about the $75-$100 cost to get a reasonable horn. I can't believe that harness was $22, I mean it is just 2 connectors and 2 wires.

Thanks a lot for the pictures and the effort posting this DIY. Very helpful.

[Meteorite_Marty]

Originally Posted by Jrilla

I know this is an old thread, but I just read it and wanted to install these the first day I bought my Yaris. I was 10 minutes down the interstate from the dealer when some guy drifted right into me, no signal, and I could hardly hear the horn myself (And no, the music was not loud).

I looked around online and eBay for these at a reduced price since I am slightly strapped for cash right now after buying a new car, and then I had the idea of pulling the horn off a newer Toyota at the salvage yard. I luckily found a 2005 Camry XLE with what appears to be the same horn shown here except all black plastic. I just got them today so I haven't installed them yet, but for $5 including the harness, I can't complain as long as they work. The vehicle was damaged in the rear and on the drivers side, so there shouldn't be anything wrong with them.

I primarily wanted to post this to help out anyone else who wasn't excited about the $75-$100 cost to get a reasonable horn. I can't believe that harness was $22, I mean it is just 2 connectors and 2 wires.

Thanks a lot for the pictures and the effort posting this DIY. Very helpful.

Nice idea. I was actually going to do the same, and get mine from a guy selling them used on eBay. His horns were off a Tundra, and were the same 400 and 500 Hz types. All black just like what you decribed. He was selling for $20, but unfortunately would not ship to Canada.

[Yaris4ever]

That's awesome but im hopeless at doing stuff like that

[RedRide]

Originally Posted by Yaris4ever

That's awesome but im hopeless at doing stuff like that

It's basically all just P&P and you really can't go wrong. Perhaps you have a friend who can help you if needed?

It's definately a worth while saftey mod. Just the other day It helped avoid an accidernt as unlike the wimpy stock horn, the premium horns demand attention.

[Meteorite_Marty]

No worries. More than one way to install it I am sure.

If it mounts, and makes a noise, you're doing something right, whichever way you've accomplished it! ;)

[Wildcat]

I removed the plastic cover to access the additional threaded hole to the left easier. You can still get to it but it's much easier to get to with it off. It snaps right back on after you have the horns mounted.

[Revsson]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I removed the plastic cover to access the additional threaded hole to the left easier. You can still get to it but it's much easier to get to with it off. It snaps right back on after you have the horns mounted.

Okay. I was thinking that you took it off and left it off. Makes sense to
put it back on.

[Wildcat]

Originally Posted by Revsson

Okay. I was thinking that you took it off and left it off. Makes sense to
put it back on.

Oops, yep, sorry. I was replying with my phone, so my response was shorter than normal.

Although it wouldn't be the first time I ended up with more parts than I started with on a project. :)

Another question: how many of you that have done this horn upgrade are just looking for reasons to honk your horn?

[Meteorite_Marty]

Originally Posted by Wildcat

Oops, yep, sorry. I was replying with my phone, so my response was shorter than normal.

Although it wouldn't be the first time I ended up with more parts than I started with on a project. :)

Another question: how many of you that have done this horn upgrade are just looking for reasons to honk your horn?

I can now scare birds at the side of the road quite easily. Seems to be a game I have going now. Whereas before, they wouldn't flinch.