If you have a Fiero that has horn paddles on the steering wheel like the picture below (one missing here), you may find that in spirited driving, that you accidentally hit the paddles and beep your horn, or worse, brake a paddle. This post will show you how to get rid of those paddles, and still have a horn.

First, remove the cover (it pulls right off), and remove the screws that hold down the horn switches. The screws are accessible through slots in the white part of the paddles (screws already removed in this picture).

Next, remove the paddles from the switches. If you are careful, you can remove them without breaking them (and sell them on Ebay). Then replace the switches on the steering wheel. The picture below shows the wheel in my Formula with the switches (without paddles) replaced.

You'll need some stick-on clear or translucent rubber feet like in the pictures below. You can get them at Lowes, Home Depot, or a hardware store, and also at electronic parts stores. The large square ones are 3/4" (19mm) wide and about 5/16" (8mm) tall. The small round ones are about 3/8" (9mm) wide and a little less than 1/4" (6mm) tall.

The rubber feet have adhesive on the bottom, but you cannot use it. You need to scrape it off using your fingernails or a knife. You will need some of that UV-activated adhesive that looks like this:

Glue the rubber feet to your horn switch cover like in the next two pictures.


Replace your horn switch cover. Now you can beep your horn by pressing either side of the cover.
