Toyota Premium Horn Install - Page 2 - Toyota Yaris Forums

RedRide · 03-30-2010, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Yaris4ever

That's awesome but im hopeless at doing stuff like that

It's basically all just P&P and you really can't go wrong.

Perhaps you have a friend who can help you if needed?

It's definately a worth while saftey mod. Just the other day It helped avoid an accidernt as unlike the wimpy stock horn, the premium horns demand attention.

Meteorite_Marty · 04-14-2010, 10:11 PM

No worries. More than one way to install it I am sure.

If it mounts, and makes a noise, you're doing something right, whichever way you've accomplished it! ;)

Wildcat · 08-16-2010, 12:34 AM

I removed the plastic cover to access the additional threaded hole to the left easier. You can still get to it but it's much easier to get to with it off. It snaps right back on after you have the horns mounted.

Revsson · 08-16-2010, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wildcat

I removed the plastic cover to access the additional threaded hole to the left easier. You can still get to it but it's much easier to get to with it off. It snaps right back on after you have the horns mounted.

Okay. I was thinking that you took it off and left it off. Makes sense to
put it back on.

RedRide · 08-15-2009, 05:27 PM

I just orderd the horns from eBay with all the proper hadware/splittercable etc.

Yeah, pricy but, it it helps avoid an accident (or worse) it's worth every penny.
As it is, I find that poeople just do not hear the stock horn. I can barely hear it myself.

Thanks for the DIY Marty!

Meteorite_Marty · 08-16-2009, 12:41 AM

No problem for the DIY. Let me know if you have any other questions as you go along. My horns are still working great, no rust or anything at the bolt locations. Scares the heck out of animals on/near the road, which I can hardly say the same for the stock horn. The new horn gets people's attention, that is for sure!

Jrilla · 08-20-2009, 08:01 PM

I got the new horns installed and couldn't be happier. I have only had this car less than 2 weeks and have already needed to use my horn three times. I had to get these, and for only $10 with the harness, I couldn't pass it up. It was such an easy install too.

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Nice idea. I was actually going to do the same, and get mine from a guy selling them used on eBay. His horns were off a Tundra, and were the same 400 and 500 Hz types. All black just like what you decribed. He was selling for $20, but unfortunately would not ship to Canada.

Marty, if I run across another set I will let you know.

guyver408 · 03-30-2010, 02:03 AM

just bought a set off ebay. Marty, any issues w/your original fuse or do you think I should change it out to higher rating?

Meteorite_Marty · 04-03-2010, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guyver408

just bought a set off ebay. Marty, any issues w/your original fuse or do you think I should change it out to higher rating?

No problems with fuse. Still use the horn.... everyday. Loud as ever.

guyver408 · 04-10-2010, 08:22 PM

Just completed the installation & my horns sound great - just like my dad's old police cruiser!!

Thanks much Marty for the link & photo instructions - made it much easier for a non hands on guy. Part that took the longest was taking off & putting on the bumper - thanks for the tip of not having to remove the bottom mounting bolts.

Had a funny rough start after reattaching the battery - seemed just the first time. Not sure if it had to do w/the battery disconnected. Running fine for now.

Wildcat · 08-15-2010, 05:16 PM

Just finished my install. As others have done, I also removed the plastic cover instead of cutting into it.

I also used the second smaller threaded hole just to the left of the stock horn. I reused the stock bolt and bolt included in the kit. Since that was too long the only modification I had to do was to cut it shorter with my Dremel. Very quick install.

I also used a short piece of scrap wood, about 6 inches, to wedge between the bumper and the radiator. Love the new horns.

RedRide · 03-30-2010, 03:00 AM

I also got (and installed) a set from eBay last summer.
I haven't had a problem with the stock fuse.

Jerkratt · 04-10-2010, 09:06 PM

i have a solution to the horn problem.. ive had them in my car for almost 2 years now

heres the air tank air compressor

crappy vid/sound clip from my old palm treo from last summer. ill take a better sounding one tonight or sunday with my Blackberry :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VncVGUhyFIQ

nemelek · 04-10-2010, 09:15 PM

Great horn! I had once put an air horn in a Dodge truck. It involved a compressor and tank. It got people's attention when I honked.

Yaris0609 · 04-11-2010, 12:35 AM

I installed the premium horns today, and just a few things I noticed...

you don't have to cut the panel if you remove it first. Takes about 2 minutes if the clips are stubborn.

don't follow the instructions. the bumper will not go back in, the horns are too large for the spots they show on the instructions.

Goddamn these things are loud!!!

guyver408 · 04-11-2010, 05:03 AM

hmmm... bumper clipped on fine & horns fit on my install.

I'm so thankful that I installed this morning since later in the afternoon someone almost backed into me because they were not paying attention. The loud horn sure got their attention - wimpy horn would have resulted in sure crash.

RedRide · 04-11-2010, 04:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by guyver408

hmmm... bumper clipped on fine & horns fit on my install.

I'm so thankful that I installed this morning since later in the afternoon someone almost backed into me because they were not paying attention. The loud horn sure got their attention - wimpy horn would have resulted in sure crash.

Exactly!
The stock horn is actually a safety hazard IMO.

Meteorite_Marty · 04-13-2010, 11:37 PM

The install is fine. I wouldn't have posted a DIY if the install did not succeed. The pictures speak from themselves, as well as other people doing the same thing as I did; the horns fit without any problem. I even have room to spare where I placed them, and the horns are tightly attached to the chassis.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yaris0609

I installed the premium horns today, and just a few things I noticed...

you don't have to cut the panel if you remove it first. Takes about 2 minutes if the clips are stubborn.

don't follow the instructions. the bumper will not go back in, the horns are too large for the spots they show on the instructions.

Goddamn these things are loud!!!

04-10-2010, 08:22 PM	#10
guyver408 Drives: 2009 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	New Horn Just completed the installation & my horns sound great - just like my dad's old police cruiser!! Thanks much Marty for the link & photo instructions - made it much easier for a non hands on guy. Part that took the longest was taking off & putting on the bumper - thanks for the tip of not having to remove the bottom mounting bolts. Had a funny rough start after reattaching the battery - seemed just the first time. Not sure if it had to do w/the battery disconnected. Running fine for now.

04-10-2010, 09:06 PM	#13
Jerkratt View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris Liftback S (RIP 07) Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Fair Lawn, NJ Posts: 1,379	i have a solution to the horn problem.. ive had them in my car for almost 2 years now heres the air tank air compressor crappy vid/sound clip from my old palm treo from last summer. ill take a better sounding one tonight or sunday with my Blackberry :D http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VncVGUhyFIQ __________________ "It hurts more when its wet" Last edited by Jerkratt; 04-10-2010 at 09:43 PM.

04-10-2010, 09:15 PM	#14
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	Great horn! I had once put an air horn in a Dodge truck. It involved a compressor and tank. It got people's attention when I honked. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

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04-14-2010, 10:11 PM	#2
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	No worries. More than one way to install it I am sure. If it mounts, and makes a noise, you're doing something right, whichever way you've accomplished it! ;)

08-16-2010, 12:34 AM	#3
Wildcat Drives: '07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 12	I removed the plastic cover to access the additional threaded hole to the left easier. You can still get to it but it's much easier to get to with it off. It snaps right back on after you have the horns mounted.

08-15-2009, 05:27 PM	#5
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I just orderd the horns from eBay with all the proper hadware/splittercable etc. Yeah, pricy but, it it helps avoid an accident (or worse) it's worth every penny. As it is, I find that poeople just do not hear the stock horn. I can barely hear it myself. Thanks for the DIY Marty!

08-16-2009, 12:41 AM	#6
Meteorite_Marty Drives: 2008 5-door Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada Posts: 389	No problem for the DIY. Let me know if you have any other questions as you go along. My horns are still working great, no rust or anything at the bolt locations. Scares the heck out of animals on/near the road, which I can hardly say the same for the stock horn. The new horn gets people's attention, that is for sure!

03-30-2010, 02:03 AM	#8
guyver408 Drives: 2009 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	just bought a set off ebay. Marty, any issues w/your original fuse or do you think I should change it out to higher rating?

08-15-2010, 05:16 PM	#11
Wildcat Drives: '07 Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Iowa Posts: 12	Just finished my install. As others have done, I also removed the plastic cover instead of cutting into it. I also used the second smaller threaded hole just to the left of the stock horn. I reused the stock bolt and bolt included in the kit. Since that was too long the only modification I had to do was to cut it shorter with my Dremel. Very quick install. I also used a short piece of scrap wood, about 6 inches, to wedge between the bumper and the radiator. Love the new horns.

03-30-2010, 03:00 AM	#12
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,502	I also got (and installed) a set from eBay last summer. I haven't had a problem with the stock fuse.

04-11-2010, 12:35 AM	#15
Yaris0609 Drives: 09 Yaris 3 DR HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 49	I installed the premium horns today, and just a few things I noticed... you don't have to cut the panel if you remove it first. Takes about 2 minutes if the clips are stubborn. don't follow the instructions. the bumper will not go back in, the horns are too large for the spots they show on the instructions. Goddamn these things are loud!!!

04-11-2010, 05:03 AM	#16
guyver408 Drives: 2009 Yaris 5dr Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: CA Posts: 15	hmmm... bumper clipped on fine & horns fit on my install. I'm so thankful that I installed this morning since later in the afternoon someone almost backed into me because they were not paying attention. The loud horn sure got their attention - wimpy horn would have resulted in sure crash.