{"product_id":"empi-12v-horn-vw-aircooled-98-2031-b","title":"EMPI Aftermarket 12V Horn, Black (Not Hella) — VW Beetle, Ghia, Bus \u0026 Type 3 (98-2031-B)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI 98-2031-B — AFTERMARKET horn, NOT made by Hella.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is EMPI's budget stock-replacement 12-volt horn for air-cooled VWs. It takes the place of OE 111-951-113B, but it is an EMPI part with a black housing and gold-tone bracket, not the silver-grey Hella original.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorn gone silent or weak? A dead horn is usually just age or corrosion inside the unit, and this is the economical way to get it honking again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%\" border=\"1\" cellpadding=\"6\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhich 12V horn is this?\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTHIS LISTING: EMPI 98-2031-B\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGenuine Hella 111-951-113B (sold separately)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEMPI (aftermarket)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHella\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLook\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack housing, gold-tone bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSilver-grey housing, grey steel bracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEconomy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePremium \/ original-style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBest for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDaily drivers, budget repair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRestorations, factory-correct look\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEMPI aftermarket 12-volt stock-replacement horn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack housing with gold-tone mounting bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes adjustment screw for tuning the tone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V air-cooled VW: Beetle 1967–1979, Karmann Ghia 1967–1974, Type 2 Bus 1967–1979, Type 3 1967–1973\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso fits earlier cars that have been converted from 6V to 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for 6V systems\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 12V horn on a 6V car will barely sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart Number: 98-2031-B (EMPI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: EMPI — aftermarket, not Hella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces OE: 111-951-113B\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUPC: 707924371963\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVoltage: 12V\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold: each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore blaming the old horn, check the basics: a clean ground at the mounting bracket, the horn wire at the connector, and the contact ring \/ button under the steering wheel. Most \"dead horn\" complaints are a bad ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMount the horn so it does not touch the body or apron except at its bracket — contact muffles the note.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf the tone is raspy or weak after install, turn the adjustment screw in small steps with the horn powered until it sounds clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhat's the part number?\u003c\/b\u003e EMPI 98-2031-B. It replaces OE 111-951-113B. UPC 707924371963.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this a genuine Hella horn?\u003c\/b\u003e No. This is the EMPI aftermarket horn (black housing). If you want the genuine Hella (silver-grey housing), we sell it as a separate listing, part 111-951-113B.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWill it fit my 6-volt car?\u003c\/b\u003e Only if the car has been converted to 12V. It is a 12V horn.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIs this sold each or as a pair?\u003c\/b\u003e Sold each.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e⚠️ WARNING:\u003c\/strong\u003e This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EMPI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45065983983731,"sku":"98-2031-B","price":16.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/2760\/1523\/files\/98-2031-B-scaled.jpg?v=1790619760","url":"https:\/\/www.washburnsmetal.com\/products\/empi-12v-horn-vw-aircooled-98-2031-b","provider":"Washburn's Metal","version":"1.0","type":"link"}