Air Horns

[Lizardboy]

Has anyone installed air horns in an 07 sedan? If so, where did you locate them in the engine bay and where is the factory horn located? Also, what length of horns has anyone installed? If anyone else is interested in this, here are two sites that sell a variety of them.

Inexpensive, lower end:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/

Expensive, higher end:
www.hornblasters.com

BTW, check out some of the videos on hornblasters. Pretty funny stuff.

[argylesocks]

Has anyone installed air horns in an 07 sedan? If so, where did you locate them in the engine bay and where is the factory horn located? Also, what length of horns has anyone installed? If anyone else is interested in this, here are two sites that sell a variety of them.

Inexpensive, lower end:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/

Expensive, higher end:
www.hornblasters.com

BTW, check out some of the videos on hornblasters. Pretty funny stuff.


im thinking of getting one, just so i can say "hornblaster" on a regular basis.

[Boo]

Has anyone installed air horns in an 07 sedan? If so, where did you locate them in the engine bay and where is the factory horn located? Also, what length of horns has anyone installed? If anyone else is interested in this, here are two sites that sell a variety of them.

Inexpensive, lower end:
http://www.wolo-mfg.com/

Expensive, higher end:
www.hornblasters.com

BTW, check out some of the videos on hornblasters. Pretty funny stuff.

For LB, the horn is behind the grille and in front of the radiator. I think the sedan will be in the same location.

[Lizardboy]

For LB, the horn is behind the grille and in front of the radiator. I think the sedan will be in the same location.
Awesome! Thanks! That was my guess. I just didnt' get a chance to check it this morning before I left for work. Hopefully, there will be enough room for some 12 inch horns in there. :)

[SmellyTofu]

You need the bumper off to get access to the horn but there isn't much room if you are thinking of anything too thick. My horns just clear the grill area.

[Chris07LB]

Awesome! Thanks! That was my guess. I just didnt' get a chance to check it this morning before I left for work. Hopefully, there will be enough room for some 12 inch horns in there. :)

Dont forget the air tank, compressor, valve, pressure switch and interior gauge and switch you will still need to mount... thats if your still talking about the Train Horns.

[Lizardboy]

You need the bumper off to get access to the horn but there isn't much room if you are thinking of anything too thick. My horns just clear the grill area.
The horn I was considering has two trumpets which are roughly 12" long. Think they might fit there? I was considering mounting them somewhere between the engine and the firewall.

[Lizardboy]

Dont forget the air tank, compressor, valve, pressure switch and interior gauge and switch you will still need to mount... thats if your still talking about the Train Horns.
Oh no. I'm not planning on a train horn. I would love to, but all the space lost and weight gained doesn't make it sound too attractive. I'm just thinking of a cheap, twin trumpet setup with a little compressor. The trumpets are roughly 12" long. It's the Model 417 Long Horn made by Wolo, http://www.wolo-mfg.com/air.htm. Has anyone tried any of the Wolo horns.

[Violin]

There's a good bit of space behind the liftback nose. I don't know about the sedan.

I'm putting these in: http://www.autosupermart.com/store/shop/piaa85112.html

[Chris07LB]

There's a good bit of space behind the liftback nose. I don't know about the sedan.

I'm putting these in: http://www.autosupermart.com/store/shop/piaa85112.html

When are you ordering? Id like to install the same, if you want to get together one weekend.

[Violin]

I ordered them already - they shipped the other day and I hope to have them today. I'm planning on installing them this weekend along with my head unit.

But yes, we should get together sometime - perhaps do a dual cruise control install.

[Lizardboy]

There's a good bit of space behind the liftback nose. I don't know about the sedan.

I'm putting these in: http://www.autosupermart.com/store/shop/piaa85112.html
So, would you agree with SmellyToFu that the bumber needs to come off to access that space?

[Violin]

On the liftback - yes.

It comes off pretty easily - hasher did a pretty good how-to that showed how to get the bumper off: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525

[Lizardboy]

On the liftback - yes.

It comes off pretty easily - hasher did a pretty good how-to that showed how to get the bumper off: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1525
Wow, that does sound pretty easy. Thanks!

[SmellyTofu]

Yes it's easy.. just a pain in the @$$ to do it. :)

It's hard to show it but here's my horns.. there's not a lot of clearance (maybe a finger thick) between the bellow part of the horn and the grill.

[Violin]

stock horn:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/stockhorn.jpg


connector:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/connector.jpg


directions:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/manualmedium.jpg



There is already a hole here (right side horn), I just had to trim the plastic to get to it:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/installed.jpg
(I took the right headlight off to get at an existing ground to chasis bolt and ran the ground wire with the existing harness.)


finished:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/1103/rjenkie/finished.jpg



Sounds great! Much louder than the stock *meep* and a nice two tone note.

PIAA also makes a 400 and 500 Hz set. I chose the higher pair because I think the lower note would confuse other drivers. They'd be looking for a bigger car or truck.

[Boo]

Nice.. is the PIAA sports horn have more bass? I am thinking to replace the stock one.. since it sounds so thin.

[Violin]

Much more noticeable sound.

I've done this with every car I've had since an 18 wheeler changed lanes into my Miata at 75 mph and didn't hear my little horn until he nearly ran me over.

[Chris07LB]

But yes, we should get together sometime - perhaps do a dual cruise control install.


Lets get something going! :biggrin:

[Boo]

Much more noticeable sound.

I've done this with every car I've had since an 18 wheeler changed lanes into my Miata at 75 mph and didn't hear my little horn until he nearly ran me over.


Sounds like that is my next mod. :biggrin:

[Lizardboy]

Thanks guys! Awesome pics!
It sounds like I'll have to relocate from the factory location if I want to go with the 12" dual horns. I think it'll be worth it though.

[Lizardboy]

Yes it's easy.. just a pain in the @$$ to do it. :)

It's hard to show it but here's my horns.. there's not a lot of clearance (maybe a finger thick) between the bellow part of the horn and the grill.
Interesting. Judging by the grill, both you and Violin have liftbacks, correct? I took a closer look at the area around my factory horn and it looks like there's at least 6 inches between the grill and radiator where the factory horn is mounted. I think there should be plenty of room for the larger air horns I want. I'll order them today. Thanks again guys!

[fred812]

PEP BOYS sells wolo, just under 30$ for the dual horns, I put them on every car I own, can be a bit of a bi*ch to wire the relay! pm if you need help done it 6 times at least. Beef up the wire and connectors they give you. You wont believe how damn loud they get! Fiat spyder has the same european sounding toot. It has saved me from many a close call with just a quick toot to let them know im there.

[Lizardboy]

Well, I finally received my horns. I've learned that there is yet another difference between the LB and sedanS. You can't get the front of the car off without undoing a bunch of bolts under the car, a couple of which are quite difficult to reach. I decided to rig the horn in the engine bay, but besides it being muffled, the Wolo, dual horns blew the 10amp horn fuse. Any ideas? I'm going to try to get the front end completely off and find somewhere to mount the horns behind the grill area but why are the horns blowing the fuse?

[tomjasz]

Lets get something going! :biggrin:
Have you considered "FIAMM Freeway Blaster" ? Much louder!

[tomjasz]

Have you considered "FIAMM Freeway Blaster" ? Much louder!


Freeway Blaster

Extra Loud for Passing Safety Approved to EEC Regulation 28

The Freeway Blaster Horn is designed for addition to, or replacing, the original equipment horn(s) to alert drivers in noisy and high speed traffic. Versatility and rugged construction are major selling points of this horn. Features steel housing and plastic projector. Copper wire coil motor. Available with universal mounting bracket or right angle bracket. Corrosion resistant finish. Each horn is tested to assure maximum performance. High or low not (one or two terminals). Can be mounted singly or as duals. Available in unit, bulk or point of sale containers. Made in the U.S.A

Terminals
two
Dimensions (L X W X D)
9 1/4 X 6 5/8 X 3 1/2
Frequency (Hz)
405
Min dB. Rating @ 4"
130
Current Draw (AMPS)
5
Bracket
Universal
Power Source
12V

[Violin]

I had to remove a number of bolts to remove my bumper too. I put the front on ramps to make it easier to get at. It took maybe 5 minutes. If you need instructions, download the service manual.

As far as the fuse - do the horns indicate the current draw on them or the packaging? Try contacting wolo?

[Lizardboy]

I had to remove a number of bolts to remove my bumper too. I put the front on ramps to make it easier to get at. It took maybe 5 minutes. If you need instructions, download the service manual.

As far as the fuse - do the horns indicate the current draw on them or the packaging? Try contacting wolo?
I've got ramps, I just received the horns late yesterday and got a little over anxious.

I can't find the current draw anywhere, I'll contact Wolo.

I know I've seen it before but where is the link to the manual?

Thanks for the help.

[Lizardboy]

Well, I got a reply from Wolo today, the manufacturer. They said 10 amps is too small, they said to use a 12-15 amp fuse. Does anyone think that might cause a problem?

[Violin]

Here's the manual: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1768 You want "Exterior Trim".

As far as putting a larger fuse in your horn circuit. Sure - that might cause a problem. I don't know what guage wire you have throughout or what the relay is rated for - so you could end up with a carbeque. It definately warrants some investigation.

[Lizardboy]

Here's the manual: http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1768 You want "Exterior Trim".

As far as putting a larger fuse in your horn circuit. Sure - that might cause a problem. I don't know what guage wire you have throughout or what the relay is rated for - so you could end up with a carbeque. It definately warrants some investigation.
Thanks bro! I got the two horns installed just to the passenger side of the radiator, behind the grill. I mounted the compressor inside the engine compartment just behind the horns for easy access when I need to oil it. They are MUCH louder and deeper than the factory horn. I planned on taking some pics before putting the bumper back on but I was in so much of a hurry to catch the USC football game I forgot! Sorry! :frown:
Thanks for the help though! :thumbup:

[jeff_o]

violin, i'm from NJ as well... would that be legal to change horns to louder and powerful ones? I bet you know if you live in suburbs NJ it is a big big deal to everyone to honk your horn :D

[Violin]

I have no idea. I guess there may be a law on maximum db. The only law I know is against non-emergeny use of the horn.

[Violin]

BTW - I work near you in East Hanover.

Do you drive a sedan or liftback?

[jeff_o]

wow you're really near. I still don't have a yaris, but i'm planning to get a Sedan :) btw... I notice no one here has a yaris S... isn't the S a nice deal?

[ItsMyDaily]

Yes it's easy.. just a pain in the @$$ to do it. :)

It's hard to show it but here's my horns.. there's not a lot of clearance (maybe a finger thick) between the bellow part of the horn and the grill.

what toyota brand horns are those?

[Violin]

wow you're really near. I still don't have a yaris, but i'm planning to get a Sedan :) btw... I notice no one here has a yaris S... isn't the S a nice deal?

I'm not a big fan of the sedan (just a personal preference), but the dealer had a black "S" when I picked up my car. It looked plenty hot.

Good luck with your purchase. I'll honk if I see you.

[Lizardboy]

wow you're really near. I still don't have a yaris, but i'm planning to get a Sedan :) btw... I notice no one here has a yaris S... isn't the S a nice deal?
Mine's an S. :biggrin:

[SmellyTofu]

what toyota brand horns are those?

These are from the Belta accessories. Pure plug and play item.

[vodkalush]

wow you're really near. I still don't have a yaris, but i'm planning to get a Sedan :) btw... I notice no one here has a yaris S... isn't the S a nice deal?

I wanted to get an S, but my truck was starting to have some mild tranny problems and I was sick of putting $$ into to it... so I just shopped around at a couple of dealers and ended up with the non-s sedan - because at the time I got mine the s wasnt avail in my area, and I;m not even sure if it is now either.....

[Violin]

Prolly not. They weren't bringing them into our region. The one I saw was at a Philly dealer.

[ItsMyDaily]

These are from the Belta accessories. Pure plug and play item.

interesting. I hink i'll go ahead and pick thes up. easier the install the better.

[Lizardboy]

Well, I moved my airhorns to the front, just behind the grill. Much better sound, but I was unhappy with the direct drive compressor that came with it so I ordered their high output direct drive compressor which is double that of the stock model. WHOAAA!!!! Huge difference! It definitely gets attention now!

A funny sidenote! My wife and I went camping this past weekend. Red Thunder's first camping trip!:thumbup: We had to make a drive into town to get more firewood and a motorhome in front of us pulled off onto a turnout. As we went by, I gave him two short toots of the OLD air horns to say thank you. As we were driving away, we heard this HUGE air horn sound from the motorhome! We were both cracking up! It was big rig loud, like with a compressor and a tank! Similar to what's heard on www.hornblasters.com. I guess he showed us! LOL! :respekt:

[Merlinspop]

These are from the Belta accessories. Pure plug and play item.

I'm not too great at searching the web, but couldn't findI'm assuming these horns aren't available locally (DC Metro area), or are they?

[Meteorite_Marty]

Yes it's easy.. just a pain in the @$$ to do it. :)

It's hard to show it but here's my horns.. there's not a lot of clearance (maybe a finger thick) between the bellow part of the horn and the grill.

Does anyone else use these Toyota horns? Does the kit come with wiring and connectors to splice the 2 horns?

[Meteorite_Marty]

Was referring to these Toyota horns? Anyone have experience with them?

[Yarisight]

Does anyone else use these Toyota horns? Does the kit come with wiring and connectors to splice the 2 horns?

I just got the horns that SmellyTofu posted I think (his pics look the same as mine). It's called a "Premium Horn" (Genuine Toyota Part Number 08522-42010). I ordered mine through JDMPit on E-bay (overseas) I'm in the USA by the way.

It DOES NOT come with wiring and connectors to splice the 2 horns. It only comes with the two horns (one 400Hz horn, and one 500Hz horn), and a set of instructions that are only in Japanese, and two other Asian languages that I don't have a clue what they are. So the instructions are worthless if you are not fluent in Asian languages. The pictures help a little, but without being able to read the actual instructions in English I find them worthless.

If anyone has these horns and installed them I would also love to hear how you did it. Would like to do it myself, but I know the front bumper has to come off and it's just too cold right now for me to be workin' on my car outside since I don't have a garage. I might just break down and take them to my local performance shop to get them installed.

[tuckevalastin]

I think the Toyota premium horns install exactly the same as the PIAA horns do.

[Meteorite_Marty]

Here is the reply from JDMPit when I asked about splicing or any included connectors (maybe a "Y" splitter) for the Toyota Premium Horn.

"I am not sure if they have the pre-wirer cable like the FJ CRuiser. Here is the link you may take a look to find if you can find sth similar to the FJ."

They gave me a link which shows a hidden 2nd horn connector on the FJ Cruiser.

http://yotatech.com/wiki/index.php/FJ_Cruiser_2nd_Horn

Apparently there "might" be a hidden connector built into the wiring already. :iono: Can anyone else confirm?

[Yarisight]

Here is the reply from JDMPit when I asked about splicing or any included connectors (maybe a "Y" splitter) for the Toyota Premium Horn.

"I am not sure if they have the pre-wirer cable like the FJ CRuiser. Here is the link you may take a look to find if you can find sth similar to the FJ."

They gave me a link which shows a hidden 2nd horn connector on the FJ Cruiser.

http://yotatech.com/wiki/index.php/FJ_Cruiser_2nd_Horn

Apparently there "might" be a hidden connector built into the wiring already. :iono: Can anyone else confirm?

Thanks for the additional info Marty...hopefully someone can confirm this for us.

[Meteorite_Marty]

If anyone is still interested, there is a Genuine Toyota Parts horn splitter cable, that will allow you to run the Toyota Premium Horn pair on a car such as the Yaris with only a single horn cable. Now that I know this cable exists, I will go with the Toyota plug-and-play solution for upgrading my horn, and in turn, not compromise the factory wiring.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-ECHO-YARIS-HORN-CABLES_W0QQitemZ350174757371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item350174757 371&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[*MAD DOG*]

Only horn worth getting, click here View the thread (http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9423)

[Yarisight]

If anyone is still interested, there is a Genuine Toyota Parts horn splitter cable, that will allow you to run the Toyota Premium Horn pair on a car such as the Yaris with only a single horn cable. Now that I know this cable exists, I will go with the Toyota plug-and-play solution for upgrading my horn, and in turn, not compromise the factory wiring.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/TOYOTA-2005-2006-2007-2008-2009-ECHO-YARIS-HORN-CABLES_W0QQitemZ350174757371QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMot ors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item350174757 371&_trksid=p3911.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1171%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

GREAT FIND Marty!!! :bow: This is exactly what I was looking for! Thanks for sharing that info..... I will order mine now. The weather is getting better now, so I have an excuse to to finally install these horns. Thanks again. :thumbup:

[yarisugi]

Here is a link (http://toyota.jp/dop/recommend/premiumhorn/index.html) of how they sound: (need flashplayer)

The one on the left is the premium double horn. The one on the right is the one that comes with the car.

By the way, does anyone know the part number to those Toyota horns?

[Yarisight]

By the way, does anyone know the part number to those Toyota horns?

Toyota Genuine Parts: Premium Horn
Part #: 08522-42010