"Dillon Pyron" <invaliddmpyron@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
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> Thus spake Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> :
>
>>"Bob Daun" <bldaun@tds.net> wrote in
>>news:Spfkm.2487$cW.913@newsreading01.news.tds.ne t:
>>
>>> 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.
> --
>
> - dillon I am not invalid
>
> "Iran wants nukes? North Korea wants nukes?
> I'm sure we can give them some. Or the Navy."
>
> - former B52 wing commander

Thanks for your service and keeping my ass safe....but what does good
peripheral vision have to do with forgetting to kill your turn signal
because you can't hear it clicking?