Horn Problem-Help!
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Horn Problem-Help!
In cold weather, my horn loses volume and sounds like a bicycle horn. I took it to the dealer a few days ago and had the horn replaced. This morning, in cold weather, it still sounds weak. Any suggestions on what is going on here??
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Yea, It's because it's cold out!. The diaphram of the horn gets stiff in cold weather...
This diaphragm is like a top-hat cymbal, sitting on top of a large round electromagnet, 'bout the same size as the top hat.
Remember you basic electrical properties?
Physics 101?
what happens when you create an electromagnet, and you suspend a flexible diaphragm on top of the magnet core, and pulse the magnet?
It vibrates the diaphragm, makes noise, hurts ears.
In cold weather, it can't vibrate as easily.
Simple Physics, that's; all. It will be fine.
Remember you basic electrical properties?
Physics 101?
what happens when you create an electromagnet, and you suspend a flexible diaphragm on top of the magnet core, and pulse the magnet?
It vibrates the diaphragm, makes noise, hurts ears.
In cold weather, it can't vibrate as easily.
Simple Physics, that's; all. It will be fine.