I have a 1995 850 turbo. Bought it used last month. Even though I had Gold Coast Volvo inspect the car, they missed the broken horn contacts in the steering wheel. Their only advice was to replace the leather wheel for $540.
I bought a used leather wheel for $100.
The question is if there is a Volvo or aftermarket replacement for the horn contact?
I took a look in the old wheel and found that the red insulating material which surrounds the contact had broken into pieces and created a permanent "contact" so that the horn sounded constantly.
It looks like a simple $10 wiring harness with 4 insulated contact points.
Does the $10 problem really require a $540 wheel replacement?
I bought a used leather wheel for $100.
The question is if there is a Volvo or aftermarket replacement for the horn contact?
I took a look in the old wheel and found that the red insulating material which surrounds the contact had broken into pieces and created a permanent "contact" so that the horn sounded constantly.
It looks like a simple $10 wiring harness with 4 insulated contact points.
Does the $10 problem really require a $540 wheel replacement?