Clio 182 Horn Wires Shorting - Rotary Switch Replacement?

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In our 182 the black and red horn wires in the steering wheel have shorted, and the insulation has totally melted... with the fuse in, the horn sounds constantly and acrid smoke comes out of the steering wheel!

It's not possible to separate them and insulate them from each other, because the insulation's ruined all the way back to down the column.

I think that the whole rotary switch needs to be replaced. Is this an easy job? Any tips?

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annodomini2 said:

Leave the bolt in when pulling the steering wheel off!

Interesting... what happens??

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annodomini2 said:

You smack yourself in the head they are usually so tight!

Also it can cause damage to the wires you mention, so if there is a need to remove it again, it's a good practice to get into.

Glad you mentioned it... otherwise

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Update for anyone else with the same problem.

Had it done by a local garage...

£120 inc Vat for the part - clock spring was how they referred to it.
Hours labour for fitting.

However... once installed the ESP warning light came on, and the garage had to take the car to Renault to get them to calibrate the steering angle. Renault wouldn't tell the garage how to do it, so not sure if it was alignment, or some software adjustment.
That was another £50.

All done now... think'll get the wheel apart and put some protection on my new wires this weekend!