William Munny wrote:
> "Dillon Pyron" <invaliddmpyron@austin.rr.com> wrote in message
> news:ta0695h6bd2jp7q32g6lblvl072b6ur8ln@4ax.com...
>
>>Thus spake Tegger <invalid@invalid.inv> :
>>
>>
>>>"Bob Daun" <bldaun@tds.net> wrote in
>>>news:Spfkm.2487$cW.913@newsreading01.news.tds.n et:
>>>
>>>
>>>>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?
>
>


Not to mention that as you age, hearing ability tends to diminish.

JT

Who hates "silent" turn signals...