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I've searched through 323 archived post on the home pc, and the only other post on horns was this one (I've just copied the text-if you want me to email you the web page let me know):
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To replace with a cheap low tone (to complement the existing hi tone) first remove the undertray, front valance, bumper and a headlight.!
Fit new noise generator and replace.
No it is not linked to the alarm system
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I must admit that I havent heared the A2 horn from the outside or if sitting in another car. However if you call the A2 horn pathetic, then how would you call the one installed in my Seat ibiza? IMHO Seat Ibiza has a genuine "meep, meep, vintage FIAT 1970" horn.
According to that I'm quite satisfied with the one installed in my A2, though I wouldn't argue about changing it for a decent two tone "**************** kicking loud" horn.
Regards
ZB
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In answer to the actual question I have to say it’s a bit early in the day for me.
£70 is no killer if the new louder horn then becomes part of the theft alarm system – but is this the case ?
Audi UK have written to defend the sound of the alarm as being based on environmental regulations, and as a consequence I have now asked them to supply “db” readings from the alarm together with the maximum permitted “db” limit as specified by any local authority (Government body) within the UK. I have explained that should I eventually establish that there is a vast difference then I shall be very angry that they tried to fob me off with science. In anticipation I await their reply.
Regards
John Disdale
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Hi,
Mustn't be to hard.... Just locate the horn, remove it and somewhere below the bonnet attach a new one.
Imagine one of them duke o' hazzard horns on your a2 !!!
Dennis de Held
Amulet Red 1.4 Tdi
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Maersk - good question!
This is one of the few things that I absolutely hate about the A2. The horn is the most pathetic and laughable aspect about the car. The must be a way of cheaply upgrading it?!
2001 TDI SE, Open Sky System, 16" six spoke alloys, Kenwood Mask CD.
A2 Owners Club:
http://www.audi-a2.co.uk/
Edited by - stuart_d on 02 May 2002 14:18:09
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Ok we know the horn belongs on Noddy's car but upon requesting a reasonable upgrade to wind tone/hi-lo tone horn my dealer knocked me into utter silence when he informed me the part would be £70 plus vat.
Even he thought it would not be expensive!
I have a noddy horn. Anyone uprated the damn thing themselves cheaply?
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So that's all I can find. Do it Flintstone style a strap a T-Rex to the front........
Steve - 2002 1.4SE petrol, Silver, black/black interior, Then an identical replacement 2003 A2. Now a Toyota Corolla 1.6 T-Spirit