Horns & Horn Covers
About Horns & Horn Covers
A horn tells other riders and people on foot you are there, and a backup beeper warns anyone behind a UTV when you reverse. Owners buy them to replace a dead horn, to add one to a machine that has none, or to add a reverse alert for work or trail use.
The listings here include a universal 12 volt horn in black, plug-and-play horn kits for Honda, Polaris and Can-Am machines, and automatic backup beeper kits for the Can-Am Defender, Polaris Xpedition and Polaris Ranger Crew XP 1000. A plug-and-play kit connects to the machine's own connectors. A universal horn needs to be wired to power through a fuse, to ground, and to a switch, so read the instructions. Rules about horns and reverse alerts depend on where and how you ride, so check the local rules for your area, and use the Ride Finder at the top of the page for model-specific kits.
Brands here include Fire Power, Straightline Performance and XTC Power Products. For wiring, see Fuses & Fuse Boxes, Relays and Wiring Harnesses, Cables & Connectors. The whole group is Electrical & Ignition Components.
FAQs on UTV and ATV horns and backup beepers
Does a UTV need a horn?
Requirements vary by where and how you ride. Registered machines, trail systems, parks and work sites can each have their own rules, so check the local rules for your area. A horn is a useful warning device either way.
What is a plug-and-play horn kit?
It is a kit made for a particular machine that connects to the machine's own wiring connectors, so there is no need to splice wires. The listings here name the make, such as Honda, Polaris and Can-Am. Check that the model matches before ordering.
How does an automatic backup beeper work?
It sounds a tone when the machine is put in reverse, so people behind it are warned. The kits here are made for specific models, including the Can-Am Defender and the Polaris Xpedition, so match the model and year.
Can I wire a universal horn myself?
Most owners can. A universal horn needs power through a fuse, a ground and a switch or button, and some loads are best run through a relay. Follow the horn maker's instructions and protect the connections from water.
Why is my horn weak or silent?
Check the fuse, the connections and the ground first, because corroded connectors are a common cause. Then check the switch and the wiring to the horn. Replace the horn only when the rest of the circuit checks out.
