The Nissan Rogue is a great car, especially for those that need a vehicle that is small and compact. It has great fuel economy, gets great gas mileage, and has a great price.
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However, one problem that many owners have had with their Rogue is that the horn isn’t working properly. This can be a problem if you are stuck in the middle of the street and need to get the attention of another driver.
So, how do you fix it? Here are some simple steps to take when your horn isn’t working properly on your Nissan Rogue.
Symptoms
The signs that your Nissan Rogue horn is not working properly include a weak or no sound from the horn. If you see any of these signs, then it’s possible that your Nissan Rogue horn is not working properly.
Causes
There are several reasons why your horn may not be working properly. You can check the most common problems below.
Faulty Horn Switch – Horn switches are located on the dashboard of your car, and if you put a lot of weight on them, they can become damaged. If you don’t get the horn working, there is probably a small piece of metal in the horn switch that is causing it to not turn properly or to not work at all.
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You must clean the horn switch thoroughly before you put it back in place.
Solenoid – The solenoid is located under your hood and can become damaged if there is too much heat on it. There may be a layer of gunk inside of the solenoid which is preventing it from turning properly or even functioning at all.
It may be that a loose gasket is preventing the gas cap from turning properly or even operating at all. If that happens, you will need to take off the top of your car and clean out the inside of your solenoid.
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Here are some simple steps that you can take to fix the horn on your Nissan Rogue:
Locate the fuse box located on the driver’s side of the vehicle. There is a black box with a white cover on it. Unplug the negative battery cable from the battery and then disconnect any wiring that is connected to the fuse box.
Disconnect any electrical connectors from your horn and then remove them from the vehicle. You may need to use a flathead screwdriver to pry off some of the plastic connectors inside of your horn to access some of the wirings inside of it.
Check for any debris or dirt in your horn, then clean it out with a vacuum or by blowing it out with compressed air. Check for any burnt wires inside of your horn and if there are any, cut them off with a pair of scissors and discard them before putting everything back together again.
Once you have cleaned out all of the wires, you can reassemble them back together and put your car back together again. You should now be able to turn on your horn and use it as normal.
If you are still having problems with your horn, then you may want to consider taking it to a mechanic for further inspection.
Max Anthony
Max is a gizmo-savvy guy, who has a tendency to get pulled into the nitty gritty details of technology and cars. He attended UT Austin, where he studied Information Science. He’s married and has three kids, one dog and a GMC truck and a Porsche 911. With a large family, he still finds time to share tips and tricks on cars, trucks and more.
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