Horn working, but is not very loud

[Jim2]

The horn is working on my 2012 w212 MB, but it's not very loud. Is there double or single horns on this model?? Sound's very weak....

 

[LostKiwi]

Pretty sure all MBs have double. Not unusual for them to fail as they get full of water.

 

[brandwooddixon]

Agreed.
Normally high and low tone, and tend fitted somewhere behind the front bumper hence their failure rate.
I wouldn't bother with MB replacements unless you're a purist as they're twice the price of aftermarket ones.

 

[Wighty]

Sometimes the horn is very loud , but the cars sound deadening makes it sound poor . Have you tried with the doors open ?

 

[Jim2]

Sometimes the horn is very loud , but the cars sound deadening makes it sound poor . Have you tried with the doors open ?

A very good point Wighty !!! And 100% correct.....I tried it with the doors open ( neighbours looking to see what's wrong... ) and with the doors shut !!! Comparison !! Sound's great now...... On the back country road's I travel a lot on....common sight to see cows ( lots of them ) on the road going to / coming from milking.....and a good " Audible Device" is essential

 

[Srdl]

Sometimes the horn is very loud , but the cars sound deadening makes it sound poor . Have you tried with the doors open ?

I was going to say that but, for once, avoided SBO!

 

[Wighty]

I was going to say that but, for once, avoided SBO!

You snooze you loose buddy

 

[Jim2]

But as an added precaution, I'm going to get underneath to where the horn's are located.....and wrap them firmly in plastic bags.....The noise will find it's own way out........