Page 1 of 1
Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 10:36 am
by cooa99
Hi Guys,
The BMW is selling new (dual) horns for £90 which seems excessive so was wondering if you can recommend replacements that would do the same job.
I looked on ebay but not sure which ones to get.
cheers
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:17 pm
by Steamyrotter
Since when did BMW fit horns????
>:D
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:27 pm
by cooa99
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
Since when did BMW fit horns????
>:D
[/quote]
Sorry I don't mean fitting ..... I meant cost of buying horns from BMW.
Halfords shows one online (made by bosch) for £25.
ebay is also showing some for under £10
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:39 pm
by X5Sport
Here's one option.....
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 7:30 pm
by Steamyrotter
[quote="Steamyrotter"]
Since when did BMW fit horns????
>:D
[/quote]
Next you'll be saying they have indicators as well....!
sorry, just my sense of humour coming out (and boy have i needed it lately!!)
I am sure you can pick up a set easily from a breakers or even off ebay for reasonable pennies.
There is an 'Official' BMW ebay shop which when i found it looks reasonably priced..
Richard... Have you been spying on me again???
lol
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:08 pm
by X5Sport
:-X :spiteful:
OP: I think anything could be fitted to the X5. It depends upon how loud and what 'tone' you want.
Richard
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 8:47 am
by cooa99
The once I bought from halfords were rubbish without oem connections so returning them back.
I however picked up an OE set from the breakers last night for £20 and they work quite well.
looks like breakers will be my first port of call from now on!
Cheers guys.
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 10:30 am
by Finglonga
Stebel Nautilus compact, around £25 each. I had one on my Motorbike and then got one for the cars I have had.
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Fri Jul 25, 2014 6:45 pm
by Greig
Can someone indicate where they feck they are? Mine sound awful but I'm not really up to a full bumper removal!
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Sat Jul 26, 2014 8:34 pm
by storminmike
[quote="Greig"]
Can someone indicate where they feck they are? Mine sound awful but I'm not really up to a full bumper removal!
[/quote]
No bumper removal required
Lift bonnet
Passenger side next to radiator at bumper level
Horns attached by single bolts to plate which in turn is bolted to the car
Best bet
Spot the horns
Unplug them (1 wire to each)
Remove by undoing bolt in middle of bracket
Bracket with 2 horns attached can be removed
Horns individually bolted to bracket
Re: Replacement Horns for X5
Posted: Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:13 am
by cooa99
exactly as storminmike said.
just make sure you dont drop your tools because its a bit of a tight spot