WTD: 12v horn for Beetle

Ernie1965 Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jan 2014 · 14 Mar 2014, 9:24 am

#985919

I'm just after a 12v horn please with 2 terminals.
I'm in VIC, but hoping it can be posted.
Thanks!
Mandy

bnicho Wolfsburg Wizard

436 posts · joined Feb 2009 · 14 Mar 2014, 9:48 am

#985921

I don't think that is an original Beetle horn. Any Autobarn or Super Crap Auto sells horns like this. Ideally you want two one "high tone" and one "low tone". Or pick up a Nautilus set on eBay for something extra loud.

Brett Nicholson
Melbourne, Victoria
1974 VW Superbug L - Olive 😎
1971 Morris Mini Moke - Mopoke
1966 Austin Mini - Audrey
1965 Morris Mini Traveller - Trixie
2007 Land Rover Freelander 2
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mgiles Casual Dubber

34 posts · joined Jan 2014 · 14 Mar 2014, 10:40 am

#985925

Hi Mandy,

I just bought a Hella brand replacement recently from JustKampers.com.au

Works great even sounds like the original one.

Fits pretty easily. Only issue I found is that the original rubber 'weather' boots on the wires don't clip onto the terminals making a proper seal like the original one. For now I have left them as best I could get them but a bit of water ect in the winter could get in there and corrode them, but time will tell I guess. Some dielectric grease on the terminals should help hopefully.

Cheers,
Mark

Ernie1965 Learner Dubber

16 posts · joined Jan 2014 · 14 Mar 2014, 12:15 pm

#985929

thanks guys. didn't realise the one in the photo wasn't the original!

pfillery Insano Dub Head

734 posts · joined Dec 2011 · 14 Mar 2014, 9:39 pm

#985981

But there's 12 volt horns and then there's a VW horn. 2 different things in my book. The distinctive beep of a VW horn is unmistakable, especially the old bugs (think Herbie).

If you do go aftermarket at least get the right pitch.