I absolutely appreciate that you sampled the audio 10 seconds in. Really helps us decide if this is the tone we want before proceeding through the install.
@StrangeGarage iv ordered a twin horn, is there a way to make them louder if it's not loud enough in the location I put it? Wanna try to hide it incase i get pulled over but still want them to be loud
This is MY goal. So the OEM wiring handles the OEM Horns PLUS the Air Horn? What is the amperage draw on your Air Horn so that I can make sure not to exceed that?
I've been hit a couple times from someone backing into me while I was laying on the factory horn. I just want a louder horn. Thanks for the nice video.
I normally work on residential wiring, and also a former army mechanic, but I have never really gotten into relays and what’s the point of a relay? So for the real question, the relay has 4 connections: #87 on relay to compressor, #85 on relay to push button horn switch to ground., #30 vehicle fused circuit, #86 on relay to is to the “live positive “ point of original horn. I have a 2021 F-350 with upfitter switches in the cab, and I was planning on switching those on for a quick second to operate the air horn, but now after looking at wiring diagram....I’m not sure I get all of it. With the wire from #87 on the relay to the positive on the compressor is a no brainer. I think #30 goes to a permanent source of power, but I was planning on using my upfitter switch that is fused. Do I need to just run power straight from the battery to #30 with a fuse? What does the “live positive point of the original horn have to do with my new horn, if my positive power is coming from my upfitter switches? I have the 2 horns and the compressor mounted, with the positive and negative wires connected and run into the engine compartment by the upfitter fuse box.
Thanks so much for the basics. I just installed the same horn from Harbor Freight in a 1995 Mazda Miata. My wife didn't feel safe with the little squeak horn that is in the car because trucks simply don't see her. Installation was a challenge in relation to location. I ended up taking the hood latch assembly off so I could install it in front of the radiator. Worked out great and they will definitely hear her coming!
I bought a set of air horns for my car & had been stumped for last 2 days watched your video and got thing working this morning. Thanx a bunch, by the way love the fire truck horn
I really like those horns. I kinda got it by accident: wandering around a junkyard when I was in highschool. Dude sold it to me for $40. 17 years later I still love it!
Very happy I stumbled across this video! I saw the plastic horns that you had and I’m glad I got to hear them. I don’t like the sound of them. I’m going to have to look for something else!
You inspired me to start youtube and posting video about my passion about electronics and diy project I hope someday to be one of my subscribers You are the best!
Dude gotta THANK YOU finally someone explained something that we all can understand,the way ya explain install was like hanging with yr buddy doing it n can understand not like those many veage or to high tech ya can't understand so thank you I learned more in yr short video then watch twenty of the other bogus ones 5star!!!!
I got that 1st horn and before I put it on my truck I rigged it up to a board and brought it into work used it to scare a guy I worked with. I loved having it on my little s10 when people looked around for the big truck that honked at them.
@@haroldflower8008 there's a Subaru wagon in my area that has two air horns mounted on it's roof that's at least 3ft long. I'm told he works at a coal mine. The guy has them plumbed to an air tank sitting in his back seat.
Once again, MY MAN ... I was just looking at these on amazon for my UTV ... Halloween is coming up, and my kids and I will be taking the UTV... And it will be HORN READY ... And recording GoPro footage :)
Excellent video. I'm glad you mentioned to not using the existing wiring for your horn. I was just thinking that it probably wouldn't be enough power. And need to use that relay.
I installed one on a 1978 GMC and one on a 1966 Rambler American and just hooked it up in place of the original horn without a relay and never blew a fuse. Also recently hooked one up on a 1992 chevy Silverado and never blew a fuse but it wasn't as loud as it should be
All those wires are impossibly complicated......I don't understand any of it. I have to buy the cheap 20 dollar horn and then have a shop charge me 95 to install it. You need to come over. 🥺
It can seem really complex at first, when you break it down into sections it all falls into place easily, its just over whelming the first time. You can do it son!
the amazon kits for "train horn" have two long and two short truck horns with a larger compressor. i once saw an amazing handheld train horn invention, loud as hell on battery power, now just connect to loudspeaker..
i chose the Ferrari one never touch factory wiring run your own, i located my horn under my battery which had a 10mm rivet nut in frame, then ran a power wire in and out firewall for switch to battery (lot of wire compared to fuse tapping into fuse box in car)
I installed one of the red ones years ago. It sounded like a wheezing mule. Took about 1 second for the compressor to develop sufficient pressure to honk, so it sounded ridiculous. Removed it the next day.
Great video not super long but very detailed. My only question is how do you know what’s positive and what’s negative for your relay unless energizing the coil doesn’t matter which way you out it
i'm going to try this with my big single horn i snagged. i get confused by electrical components so i'll just have to fiddle with it and figure it out but it seems rather straightforward. i'll feel really successful when it finally works and people get the FRICK out of my way
Oh yeah, I seriously get so excited when things work out for me, and I do it everyday! This stuff takes time so don't get too frustrated! You got this:)
@@StrangeGarage It was a compliment! I'm trying to do this right now on a 2016 Sorento and can't find the horns, if you happen to know what has to come off to get to them let me know.
Is it even legal to use that as your only horn? I've got an oogha horn that I'm installing, but I'm adding a separate button and keeping the original horn. Nicely explained here.
Is there a way that I could just wire it to a battery and use at home because I don't have a car but I need it at my house so I can set it off at certain times of the day... I appreciate your help
Not to pick your video apart but. Two major mistakes. number 1...The mounting of the air compressor should be 90 degrees with the power connections down to the ground. number 2. in most areas you should put a nylon stocking over the compressor to stop dirt and dust entering the air intake.
Great video!! Some advice if you make something like this again is to use mabye slightly better camera angles when showing the wiring. Otherwise great explanation 👌👌
I'll admit that I focused more on how the system works than how I personally installed mine. This is just because every car is different, but all criticism is good as long as it leads to improvement. Thank you!
This cleared up a lot of confusion I had. My only main question is, when you unplugged your regular horn terminal, did you just did stick the wire into it or was there a male/female adapter to connect to it?
@@StrangeGarage i appreciate your help, bro. if you look up reviews online i see a lot of "clear instructions".... they are anything but clear if not useless. lol
So I'm a bit late to this, but mine sounds like a clown car. Which is absolutely hilarious and does catch the attention of cars around me, but not what I was going for at all. The compressor "spits" out air in short bursts instead of a prolonged burst. What did we do wrong?
This is a video on how NOT to install. Compressor should be installed vertically. Horns should be installed with the holes downward, so no water can get in.
I absolutely appreciate that you sampled the audio 10 seconds in. Really helps us decide if this is the tone we want before proceeding through the install.
You gotta show people what they're in for, otherwise people aren't gonna stick around.
@StrangeGarage iv ordered a twin horn, is there a way to make them louder if it's not loud enough in the location I put it? Wanna try to hide it incase i get pulled over but still want them to be loud
I hooked it up to my existing horn all I had to do was change the 10 amp fuse to a 20 amp & it's been working fine
This is MY goal. So the OEM wiring handles the OEM Horns PLUS the Air Horn? What is the amperage draw on your Air Horn so that I can make sure not to exceed that?
Funnily enough I just bought one of the kits (with the relay) and now here you are showing me how to install it. Strange world indeed. 🙂👍🏻👍🏻
Same here dude😁👍🏼
You have the best and most clear explanation of all the videos I could find. AWESOME job. Blessings to you all.
Thanks man, I'm glad I was able to help!
Best one yet man!!! Im horrible at electronic connections like this!!!
You have made this easy to read friend! Thanks much
Thanks for the great video explaining the relay wiring. Simplified and easy to understand.
I've been hit a couple times from someone backing into me while I was laying on the factory horn. I just want a louder horn. Thanks for the nice video.
Nice video. Clear concise and to the point with everything I needed to know about installing this device in my Honda CRX.
Thanks.
Man I'm so glad I found your video I've been trying to find out how to wire this damn thing for like 3 days
Great, glad I could help!
I normally work on residential wiring, and also a former army mechanic, but I have never really gotten into relays and what’s the point of a relay?
So for the real question, the relay has 4 connections: #87 on relay to compressor, #85 on relay to push button horn switch to ground., #30 vehicle fused circuit, #86 on relay to is to the “live positive “ point of original horn.
I have a 2021 F-350 with upfitter switches in the cab, and I was planning on switching those on for a quick second to operate the air horn, but now after looking at wiring diagram....I’m not sure I get all of it. With the wire from #87 on the relay to the positive on the compressor is a no brainer. I think #30 goes to a permanent source of power, but I was planning on using my upfitter switch that is fused. Do I need to just run power straight from the battery to #30 with a fuse? What does the “live positive point of the original horn have to do with my new horn, if my positive power is coming from my upfitter switches?
I have the 2 horns and the compressor mounted, with the positive and negative wires connected and run into the engine compartment by the upfitter fuse box.
Thanks so much for the basics. I just installed the same horn from Harbor Freight in a 1995 Mazda Miata. My wife didn't feel safe with the little squeak horn that is in the car because trucks simply don't see her. Installation was a challenge in relation to location. I ended up taking the hood latch assembly off so I could install it in front of the radiator. Worked out great and they will definitely hear her coming!
How loud is it. Thinking about installing it on my bicycle. Is it close to a train horn???
I bought a set of air horns for my car & had been stumped for last 2 days watched your video and got thing working this morning. Thanx a bunch, by the way love the fire truck horn
Thanks ! I had this thing sitting around for months until your help arrived..!!
Simple snd straight to the point. Just how i like my videos. 👍
Lol I always took it for granted having a fire truck horn. Now I’m retired I need my fix !! Lol. Yea part of the job is fun ! But it’s work ! 👨🏻🚒👍
I really like those horns. I kinda got it by accident: wandering around a junkyard when I was in highschool. Dude sold it to me for $40. 17 years later I still love it!
Whats goin on guys, chrisfix here
DirtStarMaster first thing I thought 😂
@@codycordill7057 lol, same😂
same
This is by far the most simplified video I've seen. My questions are, what gauge wire do I use and what should I ask for in terms of the relay? Thanks
Thanks man, as long as it helps then im happy. 12-14 should be fine. Relay should be 12v 30 amp, normally open.
Great video....been never used a relay before and I've been scratching my head all day.
Glad I could help brother!
Exactly what I needed. The instructions that came with my kit were written by an idiot! Thank you :)
Very happy I stumbled across this video! I saw the plastic horns that you had and I’m glad I got to hear them. I don’t like the sound of them. I’m going to have to look for something else!
You inspired me to start youtube and posting video about my passion about electronics and diy project I hope someday to be one of my subscribers
You are the best!
d71
📢🔔🔕🔕🎻
Dude gotta THANK YOU finally someone explained something that we all can understand,the way ya explain install was like hanging with yr buddy doing it n can understand not like those many veage or to high tech ya can't understand so thank you I learned more in yr short video then watch twenty of the other bogus ones 5star!!!!
I got that 1st horn and before I put it on my truck I rigged it up to a board and brought it into work used it to scare a guy I worked with. I loved having it on my little s10 when people looked around for the big truck that honked at them.
Allen McKinney no wayyy i just installed some on my S10 too!
@@haroldflower8008 there's a Subaru wagon in my area that has two air horns mounted on it's roof that's at least 3ft long. I'm told he works at a coal mine. The guy has them plumbed to an air tank sitting in his back seat.
Thanks for the video. Been trying to install a dixie horn on my jeep and I can finally do it now.
You can buy the wire harness off of amazon for pretty cheap
Highfive for your license plate. I giggled.
Once again, MY MAN ... I was just looking at these on amazon for my UTV ... Halloween is coming up, and my kids and I will be taking the UTV... And it will be HORN READY ... And recording GoPro footage :)
Awesome video. I love channels where I can actually learn something. Liked, subscribed.
Great explanation, very professional, thank you.
Perfect video lol. Exactly what I was looking for 😂
Glad I could help 👍
Excellent video. I'm glad you mentioned to not using the existing wiring for your horn. I was just thinking that it probably wouldn't be enough power. And need to use that relay.
It MIGHT work, but there is a reason those kits come with relays. Thanks for watching and commenting!
@@StrangeGarageso can this be wired to a separate switch I wanted to have my oem horn still! Can I wire all this to a switch in the cab of my truck?
Good video 👍
I need one for neighbors barking dogs.
I installed one on a 1978 GMC and one on a 1966 Rambler American and just hooked it up in place of the original horn without a relay and never blew a fuse. Also recently hooked one up on a 1992 chevy Silverado and never blew a fuse but it wasn't as loud as it should be
All those wires are impossibly complicated......I don't understand any of it. I have to buy the cheap 20 dollar horn and then have a shop charge me 95 to install it. You need to come over. 🥺
Building charge shop, shop charge mẹ too😂
It can seem really complex at first, when you break it down into sections it all falls into place easily, its just over whelming the first time. You can do it son!
Great video man! All the other videos I watched did not help. This one was very clear and easy. Thanks dude
the amazon kits for "train horn" have two long and two short truck horns with a larger compressor.
i once saw an amazing handheld train horn invention, loud as hell on battery power, now just connect to loudspeaker..
i chose the Ferrari one
never touch factory wiring run your own, i located my horn under my battery which had a 10mm rivet nut in frame, then ran a power wire in and out firewall for switch to battery
(lot of wire compared to fuse tapping into fuse box in car)
I installed one of the red ones years ago. It sounded like a wheezing mule. Took about 1 second for the compressor to develop sufficient pressure to honk, so it sounded ridiculous. Removed it the next day.
This man clearly knows his audience
Thank u ...sir ... saved me ..fuses💀🤣 and time 👏👏👏👏....
You are a thoughtful son 😆
You sounded just like chrisfix at the very beggining when u said "whats going on guys" same voice.
I've heard that I sound like him but I've never actually watched his channel. Funny.
@@StrangeGarage strange garage gang gang. Bang bang
thank you for being so detailed. i learned a lot.
Cool instructional video mate
Great video and sound quality 👍
I have the exact same single low tone horn hooked up on my Existing instalation. Never blew a fuse and it's a 1987 Ford. Lol
If your horn runs on a relay already, you're fine
I have seen my friend add this same one to his existing horns and didnt blow any fuses with all 3 wired up
Great video, thanks for the instructions.....top notch!!!
Great video not super long but very detailed. My only question is how do you know what’s positive and what’s negative for your relay unless energizing the coil doesn’t matter which way you out it
Need to get an old growler horn, they sound awesome.
I like relays because they allow you to controll really high power with low power.
THNKS WILL WATCH AGAIN WHEN I GET MY HORNS
i'm going to try this with my big single horn i snagged. i get confused by electrical components so i'll just have to fiddle with it and figure it out but it seems rather straightforward. i'll feel really successful when it finally works and people get the FRICK out of my way
Oh yeah, I seriously get so excited when things work out for me, and I do it everyday! This stuff takes time so don't get too frustrated! You got this:)
Maybe ill start my youtube career with a video on my trials and tribulations installing an airhorn
@@whiskerbiscuit6209 Go for it:) You never know what may come from it.
Id do it on a new email so i can at least be partially anonymous since this one blasts my full name on it
@@whiskerbiscuit6209 Good idea, I agree. Most of my subscribers still don't know my name. I don't think it's hurt my channel's success.
The perfect air horn plays Dixie
Great video. Clarified my mind from not doing for a while!
Poor Erick. Your the man
He will be ok. He is beginning to get frustrated with my skills though.
What do I do if my stock horn has a positive and negative
Great explanation of how relays work.
I just watched the world's worst and the world's best horn installation tutorials back to back. Guess which this is?
I can hope I know the answer.
@@StrangeGarage It was a compliment! I'm trying to do this right now on a 2016 Sorento and can't find the horns, if you happen to know what has to come off to get to them let me know.
@@mainstreet268 A lot of the time theyre either on the fender well or somewhere in the front grill, surrounded by plastic. Thanks for the compliment😎
Is it even legal to use that as your only horn? I've got an oogha horn that I'm installing, but I'm adding a separate button and keeping the original horn. Nicely explained here.
Yes totally legal it just should be (in my country) a mono-tone horn and not a musical one ;)
Great , now I gotta figure out where to install one of those on my aerostar van . 🤔
Over there
@@tylern3277 over there ? Or over there ?
Great video! Thanks for the explanation. Wondering if you have any leads to where I can get a fire truck horn like the one on your truck. Sounds nice!
“Hey guys! Chris fix here!”
Great video man!
Idk how but I managed to buy the same exact red truck horn
Blue Turbulence can u send me the link
That's a good video very clear thank you.
Hi, nice horn on your truck, do you have any videos about it? What type of horn is it. ? I want some like that for my truck
Excellent video.
î like those red ones in my opinion
Is there a way that I could just wire it to a battery and use at home because I don't have a car but I need it at my house so I can set it off at certain times of the day... I appreciate your help
Hey thanks man, I really do appreciate your detailed advice!
Ps: Also keep scaring Eric it's awesome!😁👍🏼
Wicked vid! Very clearly explained. Thanks
nice video bro! I have BOTH of the horns and I'm trying to connect them BOTH together for a 3 note blast!!!!!!!!!!!!
I bought the wolo Dixie horn wiring isnt my issue its finding a spot for 5 horns and a compressor 😂
Welp i will definitely do this for my future car
do you have the link of the single horn? love the sound of it
Very nice bro 😀❤️
Thanks to the tutorial now I will do the same to my car 😁😁😁😁😁
Amazing video
Thanks bro!
Simple and logical..good video..thanks
Thank you.
Cheers Chris
Still fighting my Dixie horn, I can't figure out how to use steering wheel button to activate
Thought this was chris fix at the start😂😂😂
Sounds like a grove/grover air horn on your truck. I have that air horn on my fire truck(ladder truck)
That's exactly right, it's an emergency stutter horn.
Basically the Nissan is the Ambulance and the F150 is the fire truck, ambulances have those high pitched Air Horns
Shoutout from TAT Express out of Hutchins, TX
Thanks that actually helps
Great video!
4 yrs later and Eric is still in the CCU.
Not to pick your video apart but. Two major mistakes. number 1...The mounting of the air compressor should be 90 degrees with the power connections down to the ground. number 2. in most areas you should put a nylon stocking over the compressor to stop dirt and dust entering the air intake.
How do you get the air horn to activate when the horn on the steering wheel is pressed. I don't see you covering that in the video.
If you follow the instructions in the video it will 100% work the way you want it to.
Great video!! Some advice if you make something like this again is to use mabye slightly better camera angles when showing the wiring. Otherwise great explanation 👌👌
I'll admit that I focused more on how the system works than how I personally installed mine. This is just because every car is different, but all criticism is good as long as it leads to improvement. Thank you!
@@StrangeGarage I actually used some tips from your video to install a truck horn in my old car! 👍
What is the name of the long single horn?
This cleared up a lot of confusion I had. My only main question is, when you unplugged your regular horn terminal, did you just did stick the wire into it or was there a male/female adapter to connect to it?
If memory serves me, the factory clip was a female spade so I crimpped a male spade to the end of my control wire and shoved it in. Easy money bro!
@@StrangeGarage i appreciate your help, bro. if you look up reviews online i see a lot of "clear instructions".... they are anything but clear if not useless. lol
Great, very informative video! What is the manufacturer for the chrome single trumpet kit? I definitely want that one for my Bronco!
when doing this with a differnt horn, do I need an air tank?
Is the silver one the 300D?
Helpful video, thanks man
So I'm a bit late to this, but mine sounds like a clown car. Which is absolutely hilarious and does catch the attention of cars around me, but not what I was going for at all. The compressor "spits" out air in short bursts instead of a prolonged burst. What did we do wrong?
This is a video on how NOT to install.
Compressor should be installed vertically.
Horns should be installed with the holes downward, so no water can get in.
Why are you watching instructional videos when you already know everything?
Hey, just wired the air horn as you suggested. It doest work. Do you think it's possible i blew out the factory horn fuse?