Thus spake Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> :

>"Bob Daun" <bldaun@tds.net> wrote in
>news:Spfkm.2487$cW.913@newsreading01.news.tds.net :
>
>> My 2006 accord V-6 Automatic makes very little noise when the turn
>> signals are operating. Consequently, some times I don't turn them off
>> when I should. My hand may be blocking the green arrow on the dash.
>> Is there any way to increase the sound intensity so I will be more
>> aware of when a signal is operating?
>>
>
>
>Damn, you took the words right out of my mouth.
>
>I had to replace my (1991-vintage) turn signal relay recently. The new
>replacement is a LOT quieter than the old one, and I too am now tending to
>forget the signal is on.
>
>The relay consists of a set of points controlled by a coil. Power the coil
>and the points snap together. It's the impact of the points on each other
>that makes the click noise. The dealership has only one "correct" relay and
>no "loudness" options, so I guess if one were to seek out noisier
>substitutes, somebody would have to have access to some kind of aftermarket
>list of compatible relays that are louder.
>
>Anybody?

Not to be smashing on anyone (especially you) but I just drive aware.
I do the three mirror scan, I hit the two gauges, I do the head flick
when I lane change. Doc says I have great peripheral vision (ie, I
can "see" something) so I pretty much know what's "there". And I
alwasy remember where I left my controls.

But that's me.

Hey, at least you use them. As opposed to 70% of the country.
Including, sigh, my wife.
--

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