strange issue:

while i'm driving, if the wheel is straight, i have to press rather hard on the steering wheel in order to sound the horn. sometimes it will not go off at all.

if the wheel is turned, i can tap the wheel and have it sound off.

if the wheel is straight and the car is off, it is also easy to sound the horn.

is there some sort of contact wearing out behind my airbag?

anyone have any ideas? i'd like to come up with a solution and just have the mechanic/dealership fix it according to what i want, instead of telling me to replace an entire air bag unit.

98 accord lx coupe