Formula air horns
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Formula air horns
Last year my air horn stopped working so I took it to the dealer and they fixed it ( was still under warranty)this year it was not working again so I took it apart was shocked to find it all corroded inside and seized.Disassembled it cleaned everything dumped some air tool oil in there and its fine now.Will probably remove from the boat before I put away next year wondering if any one else is having this problem
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Yes,common problem,the membrane(diaphram) inside gets corroded or dirty and will not vibrate to make the sound. You are on the right track cleaning it. Also,the horn is covered by the 5 year Formulaguard warranty. But at $25 deductable,it may be cheaper to clean it yourself.
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Yes,common problem,the membrane(diaphram) inside gets corroded or dirty and will not vibrate to make the sound. You are on the right track cleaning it. Also,the horn is covered by the 5 year Formulaguard warranty. But at $25 deductable,it may be cheaper to clean it yourself.
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How did you get to that little air compressor? The Formula owners manual states to oil it with light oil on a yearly basis, but I could not get to it. It is behind the wall in the gunnel next to the back seat, but the wall is not removable. I ended up disconnecting the clear hose from the horn and putting sever drops down the hose hoping it would get to the air compressor.
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Expensive do you keep your's on the lift all winter? The salty air will works wonders. My father keeps his 31 down there too, and has never had a problem. Tested mine out and it worked fine, loud & clear. I believe the newer models like yours, they are hidden in the intake vent, correct? Mine is located right next the the helm.
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How did you get to that little air compressor? The Formula owners manual states to oil it with light oil on a yearly basis, but I could not get to it. It is behind the wall in the gunnel next to the back seat, but the wall is not removable. I ended up disconnecting the clear hose from the horn and putting sever drops down the hose hoping it would get to the air compressor.
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Expensive do you keep your's on the lift all winter? The salty air will works wonders. My father keeps his 31 down there too, and has never had a problem. Tested mine out and it worked fine, loud & clear. I believe the newer models like yours, they are hidden in the intake vent, correct? Mine is located right next the the helm.
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Thanks! I will check that out.