Scrambler 1200: New Horn Fitted - But Won't Work Properly

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  1. Mr Moofo

    Mr Moofo Well-Known Member

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    I have fitted a Denal Sound Bomb Mini to replace the rather quiet std offering. All was fine - tested it and it was great.
    Then it stopped sounding on pressing the horn button, or, even worse, stayed on constantly and only turned of when the ignition was turned off.
    The std item was working fine - and has now been put back on. But it now does the same thing
    Fuses are fine

    What could be the issue?
    Thanks
     
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  2. joe mc donald

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    @Mr Moofo only thing i can think of here is the horn button has got stuck in the on or pressed location. You may have to undo the switch and clean it all up or get some plus gas into it. Check one of the horn wires has not got damaged and the horn is fitted properly.
     
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  3. littleade

    littleade The only sane one here
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    Is the horn powered direct from the switch or does your Triumph do this via canbus?
    If it's the former then you may have damaged the switch (I suspect the current drain of the Denali will be higher than the OE horn because it's louder)

    If it's the latter then perhaps disconnect the battery for 15 minutes to see if it resets the canbus system. If that doesn't work it might need plugging into a diagnostic reader to see it there's any fault codes showing and go from there. I have a soundboard mini on my ditchpump, but it's as an additional horn, powered through a Hexezecan not a replacement using the OE wiring
     
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  4. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    Agree it looks like it might have damaged the switch as it draws more current than the original horn. Are there any warnings in the installation instructions about relays for example?
     
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  5. TRIPLE X

    TRIPLE X Senior Member

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    #5 TRIPLE X, Dec 11, 2025 at 10:42 AM
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    I would probably start by looking at the horn relay (if it has one) first to check if it is still functioning properly. It is possible that the contacts have fused together due to the higher current draw but the handlebar switch should be ok?
     
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  6. littleade

    littleade The only sane one here
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    The Denali website says it draws 5 amps

    The DENALI SoundBomb Mini is EASY to Install https://share.google/9k4OHi9uRtVzfeK7c

    There are installation instructions on their website, but they don't mention anything about checking the current drain

    Instructions_TT-SB.10200_rev02.pdf https://share.google/f3QTDMfx1V7cTcgnz
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    The horn button is merely a make and break supply to the horn. If it is dirty or greasy it could affect the horn on and of.
     
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