Steering Wheel Horn Assembly Help

[First opel 1981]

Can someone describe how the horn assembly is installed on the steering wheel? (GT)

The PO installed the horn button incorrectly so there is no "push" action on the horn. It is in the permanantly ON contact.
Basically when you turn on the ignition you get the standard EMO horn sound. The big button you push for the horn felt like it was securely bolted in place.
I removed the horn button and there was a piece of plastic with 3 screws through it on top of the contact. Is the plastic piece supposed to be under the contact plate?

I looked in 2 service manuals and they really don't show much.

Thanks

[pecje]

Here is a picture of all the parts you need:
http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-4KGGIKDZ.jpg


and here you can read how to assemble them:

http://www.opelclub.com/SteeringColumnApr2006.pdf

Success Patrick

[First opel 1981]

Originally Posted by pecje Here is a picture of all the parts you need: http://www.mijnalbum.nl/GroteFoto-4KGGIKDZ.jpg and here you can read how to assemble them: http://www.opelclub.com/SteeringColumnApr2006.pdf Success Patrick

Thanks.
The assembly picture isn't really a good enough example to tell how it goes together but with the parts shown, I remember how it goes together now. I'm missing 3 springs and the special bolts that go with them.

I guess all I needed was a refresher.

[pecje]

Originally Posted by First opel 1981 Thanks. I'm missing 3 springs and the special bolts that go with them.

If you have trouble finding them in the States: it happens that I have all of them in spare. They are yours if you want. Only want a compensation for the shipping costs.

[First opel 1981]

Originally Posted by pecje If you have trouble finding them in the States: it happens that I have all of them in spare. They are yours if you want. Only want a compensation for the shipping costs.

Thanks. I will let you know if I need them.
The springs aren't a big deal as I have hundreds of springs of all sizes and shapes but the bolts might be a different story.

Today I am going to the wrecking yard for other things but it won't hurt to see if any bolts are there.

Thanks again.