Hot Rods Will a 12V solenoid as my switch power my oogah horn if manually pulled?

U need one of these:

 

This probably won't help but this is where I put "oogah" horns.

 

Bingo... but... I want a flappy crappy sound like on an unrestored model A


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Laugh and cry. What I want is to pull a switch that in that motion generate enough current to power the horn. I was asking if a solenoid would generate current if you pulled the piston. What I've found is that it will generate a minuscule amount.


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I lost brain cells reading this stupid thread....

 

No, a solenoid won't generate any current, however it will use current when it operates.

 

If you have hair you can rub a balloon on your head and generate a charge
Maybe not enough to power that silly horn though

 

I've been scratching my head over this for a couple of days, but I think I've got it. Try a rheostat. Remember those old heater switches? If they handled the amps for a 6 volt heater motor they should take 12 volts to run the horn in short bursts.

 

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Try one of these............
https://www.delcity.net/store/Elect...Rc4Baq273-HN_ELoexzKwQEMMiHIeZlQfkxoCbCDw_wcB

 

Good idea. Actually I'm finding that after a few weeks the horn is breaking in and sound more pathetic and flappy.


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