wire connection from steering box to steering wheel shaft

[grant mills]

i just noticed that my 84 Avanti has 2 stubs of wires on either side of a rubber isolator that separates the shaft from the steering box. I am guessing that at one time there was a wire connection there but have no idea when/how it broke or even the importance of it. Anyone have any ideas/reasons comments?

[mfg]

That wire gives the horn button a good ground to chassis… Although your horn may work without it, it really should be there.. I’d re-connect it.

[grant mills]

Thanks. While my horn still works, I will rebuild the connection. The wire is completely missing between the two connection points.