[scotth67]

The factory horn is anemic. Has anyone swapped out the factory horn for a better one? If so, what did you use?

 

[Justforkicks]

I would have a look at some aftermarket horns from Hella or Wolo. There aren't too expensive and are usually fairly simple to install.

 

[scotth67]

Upon further inspection, I see a 2nd stud for another horn, but the wiring is only set up for 1. I'm now wondering if I can create a wiring harness that sends the current and ground to 2 horns without messing up the circuit. I guess it's "Trial and Error" time now. Also, I adjusted the screw on the horn to get a little more volume.

 

[Matteo]

Is this your first Japanese vehicle? The pitiful horn found in the Kicks is on par with what you get in any foreign car.

 

[ontherun]

Hella horns have always been my go to. Its a Subaru enthusiast thing but seems fitting for the Mustang.

 

[scotth67]

Matteo, this not the first. I had an Xterra that the Kicks is replacing and I still have a 2006.5 350Z. Both of those Nissans have good horns. Even my old 1984 Toyota pickup had a better horn from the factory. This one is on par for one of my old motorcycle horns. It really is a poor excuse for a horn.

 

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Upon further inspection, I see a 2nd stud for another horn, but the wiring is only set up for 1. I'm now wondering if I can create a wiring harness that sends the current and ground to 2 horns without messing up the circuit. I guess it's "Trial and Error" time now. Also, I adjusted the screw on the horn to get a little more volume.

Haven't purchased the shop manuals yet ($495???) so how do you get to the horns. Have replace them on other cars in the past but I knew were there where.

Thanks

 

[scotth67]

The horn is at the front just behind the support bar that runs across the front that the hood latch is on. The horn is closer to the passenger side (US version). It's very easy to see.

 

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Thanks

 

[Rmartin]

yes, that dinky horn is not very imposing... haha... i was thinking of a cruise ship horn replacement..

 

[corvette jon bryan]

I just ordered one from my former Subaru dealer. Traded a 2020 Subaru Impreza Sport DD and found that to be 100% better than the horn sound on the 2021 Kicks. That and other issues with the new Kicks but staying on topic... Price was under $20 before military which surprised me. If it works out I'll update with the results review.