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Hyster S50FT horn

I have a 2020 Hyster S50FT that the horn will suddenly stop working. To make it work again you can simply remove the negative battery for a split second and it will work again. Eventually it goes out again and you must repeat the process. I have verified a 12 VDC to the red wire, a ground to the black and a negative on the white when the button is pushed. As I understand the negative for the button goes through the VSM. There are no horn codes when the horn stops. I am wondering if the VSM could be faulty and removing the negative somehow resets the VSM?
  • Posted 2 Aug 2025 01:55
  • By Rocky_Slater
  • joined 12 Jun'23 - 11 messages
  • Virginia, United States
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Rocky,

VSM may be causing the issue, but I would not replace unless you are positive. I would verify all connections between horn and VSM, look for loose or corroded connections. Sometimes the strobe light will cause ghost problems. Good Luck
  • Posted 12 Sep 2025 05:49
  • By garland_m
  • joined 16 Oct'09 - 213 messages
  • Virginia, United States
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