Dodgy horn?

[Bonzo]

OK, I know this post is a bit trivial, but something's been bugging me for a few weeks now.

Being a courteous driver (as all R8 drivers are), I rarely have need to let others know I am there by use of the horn. However, a few weeks back (see above), some fairly major cutting up at a certain roundabout in Aberdeen caused me to hit the R8 horn for the first time. I was not impressed. In fact, I wasn't even sure that I'd pressed hard enough.

Some miles on, when the miscreant had been appropriately dispatched and the road was clear, I ventured to try the horn again. It was definitely working, but it was really pathetic. I can only compare it to a fairly weedy VW Beetle from the 60's - and certainly not the healthy warning note my old RS4 used to have. There was much amusement from Mrs Bonzo when her opinion was sought - I won't be doing that again in a hurry.

So, is the standard horn a weak and feeble excuse of one, or is mine bust and I need to seek help from the warranty man? All advice gratefully received.

[amanda1]

Not sure if the R8 horn is the same setup as the RS6 but that has a two tone set up and if one side fails it sounds pathetic! I would be making a trip to see Mr Warranty man.

[Nickyboy]

You certainly are courteous, one of you kindly gave me an exhaust test the other day.

[SteveCuz]

My new RS3 did the same. It was embarrassing. One of the horns will have failed. Trip to the dealer required.

Steve

[dazie00]

Pressed my rs4 horn today and thought it was rubbish as well , is it a 2 horn set up as above?

[amanda1]

Part number of horns fitted by Audi to my RS6 dated 28/08/12


A8n0 951 223 horn £36 + vat
A8z0 951 221 a fan fare horn £30.01 + vat

I think these are a very common part that are fitted to a wide array of audi's and both parts are available separately.