Location of the Car Horn Fuse Code, Meaning & How to Read It

Some people must have experienced melted car fuses or sudden failures. When they want to fix it, they do not know the location of the car horn fuse code and its meaning.

Of course, this condition must make you curious and panicked. In fact, this component functions to provide a sound signal when the car is running. When you experience this, it could be due to a damaged horn fuse.

Meanwhile, fuses in cars have many codes, meanings, and specific layouts. So how do you find the location of the car horn fuse code, the meaning of the code, and how to read it? Here is a complete review. 

Where is the Car Horn Fuse Code Located?

Basically, every car has a different layout and meaning for the fuse codes. However, this is something you need to learn because fuses are components that serve as safety devices that can prevent damage and short circuits in the electrical system components of the car.

Because the electrical system in cars is so complex, it can cause several problems, such as a dead car horn. This is usually due to a blown fuse.

So how do you check a blown car fuse? First, you need to know where this fuse is located.

The location of the fuse code inside the car is usually found in several areas such as in the cabin and the engine compartment.

For the Daihatsu Xenia, the fuse location is usually in the fuse box located in the engine room near the battery or engine room, and one is located to the right under the steering wheel or under the dashboard.

The location of the horn fuse code is usually found in the fuse box located in the engine compartment. The horn fuse code in the car is named HORN.

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Here is the Meaning of the Horn Fuse Code 

When observing the car's engine compartment, you will find several car fuse codes as below. 

• H-LP
• H-RH
• H-LP LH
• EFI
• EPS
• RAD
• SPARE
• HTR
• BACK UP
• (A/C NO.1)
• (ABS NO.1)
• (ABS NO.2)
• STOP
• HORN

Each of these fuse codes has different meanings. For example, the EFI code means that it can be interpreted as the code for the fuel injection system, whether it is sequential multiport fuel or fuel pump. 

The HORN code means it refers to the car horn system. Once you understand the meaning of this code, the next discussion will be about how to read the horn fuse code as a whole.

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How to Read Fuse Codes Correctly

After understanding the meanings of car fuse codes as above, you can then learn how to read car fuse codes as a whole.

Many car drivers feel confused when they find codes like 1 Fuse 10A System Horn (Fuse HORN) in the fuse box located near the car's engine or other codes like 1 Relay horn system (HORN). 

If looked at briefly, it can certainly make the reader dizzy. If you find this code, do not panic or be confused.

1 Fuse 10 A Horn System (Fuse HORN) means that this code is for the car horn fuse that has an electric current strength of 10 Amperes. 

So if the horn is dead due to a blown fuse, you need to replace it with a new horn fuse with the same electric current capacity specification of 10 Amperes. Very simple and easy, right? 

Next, you can try to interpret other car fuse codes using the method explained above.

 Hopefully, the review on how to read the car horn fuse code above is useful. You can also find other useful automotive tips on the Daihatsu website.