New steering wheel...fit problems

[*~BroncoBabe~*]

The first task I decieded to take on was to change the steering wheel that was in it. It did have a grant 13" steering wheel, changed that to a 15" grant with a Ford emblem button. So, I thought I do this bymyself..in the parking lot at Advanced Auto. Well, things really did't go as planned. The old one came off easily but appearently when I put the new one on I somehow nic'd the hot wire. Even in the parking lot sparks were flying...smoke was rising...and I had my own sparks flying LOL. So, now that the wires are now fixed....the horn doesn't work. Grrr. It worked just before I pushed the button into the center of the wheel. Any suggestions on what to check now? I gotta have my horn or at least a bumper sticker that says, "Horn broke watch for finger"...but I'd much rather have my horn since I don't care for bumper stickers.

Also, another problem I'm having is that the button will not fit snuggly onto the wheel. There is about an 1/8" gap between the button and the wheel. From what I can tell the center steering rod (not sure what the technical term is) is what is preventing it from fitting correctly. Can I dremel the rod down 1/8" or is that a bad idea??? Any advice is appreciated...I don't wanna send it back....I love it LOL! &lt

Thank You!

Rae

 

[Broncobill78]

The first task I decieded to take on was to change the steering wheel that was in it. It did have a grant 13" steering wheel, changed that to a 15" grant with a Ford emblem button. So, I thought I do this bymyself..in the parking lot at Advanced Auto. Well, things really did't go as planned. The old one came off easily but appearently when I put the new one on I somehow nic'd the hot wire. Even in the parking lot sparks were flying...smoke was rising...and I had my own sparks flying LOL. So, now that the wires are now fixed....the horn doesn't work. Grrr. It worked just before I pushed the button into the center of the wheel. Any suggestions on what to check now? I gotta have my horn or at least a bumper sticker that says, "Horn broke watch for finger"...but I'd much rather have my horn since I don't care for bumper stickers.
Also, another problem I'm having is that the button will not fit snuggly onto the wheel. There is about an 1/8" gap between the button and the wheel. From what I can tell the center steering rod (not sure what the technical term is) is what is preventing it from fitting correctly. Can I dremel the rod down 1/8" or is that a bad idea??? Any advice is appreciated...I don't wanna send it back....I love it LOL! &lt<img src=" border="0" alt="cowboy.gif" />

Thank You!

Rae

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[Runnin'OnEmpty]

Rae, going by the sparks, you've probably blown the horn fuse. It's located in the fuse panel under the dash to the left of the steering wheel. Examine the fuses with a flashlight, and it'll be apparent which one is blown.