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WTD: 12v horn for Beetle
Ernie1965 - March 14th, 2014 at 09:24 AM

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

bnicho - March 14th, 2014 at 09:48 AM

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.

mgiles - March 14th, 2014 at 10:40 AM

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 - March 14th, 2014 at 12:15 PM

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

pfillery - March 14th, 2014 at 09:39 PM

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.