LOUDER turn signal indicator for car which none is compatible

On 8/29/2013 5:31 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
> On 8/29/2013 6:04 PM, Brent wrote:
>> On 2013-08-29, AMuzi > wrote:
>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>>
>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes
>>>> and shallow turns.
>>>>
>>>> What are my options?
>>>>
>>>
>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>>
>> Odd little short in the multifunction switch... usually
>> something just
>> stops working.
>>
>
> Now that I think about it, on my Ford the signals would
> self-cancel after a lane change, too. Really kind of
> annoying as I'd end up manually holding the stalk so the
> blinkers would stay on e.g. if I were going to turn right or
> left but there was a turn lane that I had to enter first.
> Exact opposite of the OP's problem I guess!
>
> nate

Every motor vehicle ever made has some foible or another. I
bought this big hulking Ford for a moving project and, aside
from the almost-cute turn signal thing, it's been a good truck.

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On 8/29/2013 1:47 PM, Tegger wrote:
> I suppose it's possible the OP doesn't know this, in which case my
> sarcastic reply may have been out of line.

Possibly, he just needs someone to reassure him that it's okay to do
this. When we have self-driving cars, we won't have to put up with these
difficult problems of modern life. I plan on taking a nap every chance I
get.

>
> If the OP will *VERY GENTLY AND SLOWLY* press down (or lift up) on the
> signal lever, he will find that the signal will begin blinking BEFORE the
> lever clicks into a different position from its rest position. If the OP
> then stops pushing on the lever, it will automatically pop back to its rest
> position and the signal will turn off. What he has just done is invoke what
> is referred to as the "lane change" function. This is what he needs to
> invoke rather than shoving the lever to the limit of its travel where it
> sticks there.
>
> The "lane change" function will be explained in the Owner's Manual, but may
> be referred to by a different name.
>

On 8/29/2013 7:49 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 8/29/2013 5:31 PM, Nate Nagel wrote:
>> On 8/29/2013 6:04 PM, Brent wrote:
>>> On 2013-08-29, AMuzi > wrote:
>>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>>>
>>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes
>>>>> and shallow turns.
>>>>>
>>>>> What are my options?
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>>>
>>> Odd little short in the multifunction switch... usually
>>> something just
>>> stops working.
>>>
>>
>> Now that I think about it, on my Ford the signals would
>> self-cancel after a lane change, too. Really kind of
>> annoying as I'd end up manually holding the stalk so the
>> blinkers would stay on e.g. if I were going to turn right or
>> left but there was a turn lane that I had to enter first.
>> Exact opposite of the OP's problem I guess!
>>
>> nate
>
> Every motor vehicle ever made has some foible or another. I bought this
> big hulking Ford for a moving project and, aside from the almost-cute
> turn signal thing, it's been a good truck.
>

for lack of foibles, I like the Kraut burners. Unfortunately, they
don't make a good 3/4 ton pickup, or at least not one that I can easily
buy over here. (a G-wagen just isn't in the budget, awesome as it would
be.)

All of the controls just tend to feel good, even on some really lowly
machinery - the turn signal stalk on an old 914 could be a case study in
exactly what a proper turn signal control should feel like.

Now before JB jumps in... BMW has gone full gadget lately; the turn
signal in particular takes some real getting used to as it is a
momentary electronic switch, not a mechanical one (cancelling is
accomplished by a steering position sensor) and while it still feels
great and solid and works well, there's an adjustment curve, and it is
different from everything else I've ever driven. After a day or two you
grow to like it, but I question the wisdom of taking something that has
been basically unchanged since the 50's and making it different just
because you can.

nate

wrote:
> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>
> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes and shallow turns.
>
> What are my options?

Install a 12v piezo beeper.
They cost about $6 US. You won't even have to splice wires.
Just jam the wires up the backside of the t/s the plug
under the dash and tape in place. They can be made quieter
by putting a piece of tape over the hole.

On 08/29/2013 11:02 AM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 8/29/2013 12:40 PM, JR wrote:
>> On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:56:49 AM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes and shallow
>>>> turns.
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> What are my options?
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>>
>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>>
>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>
>> Wiper turns on with the blinkers? I Like that.
>>
>
> It's actually a pretty good vehicle overall. 5.3 liter, lots of power.
> I've never owned a truck with power steering before; very easy to
> maneuver in a parking lot. Good value for $1500.
>
> http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...ast/ford13.jpg
>
> Plus, Ford isn't run by an illegitimate communist regime

i simply have to ask - to /which/ regime do you refer???


> as some big
> names (GM) are now. I'm learning to like Fords.


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On 08/29/2013 06:36 AM, wrote:
> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>
> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes and shallow turns.
>
> What are my options?
>

if you really can't hear it, and really want to, then install a $2.49
piezo buzzer from radio shack. wire between the turn signal flasher
relay "hot" and ground, and you're done.


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On 8/29/2013 10:38 AM, Tegger wrote:
> wrote in news:df1108e5-997d-47ef-83f8-
> :
>
>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>
>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes and shallow turns.
>>
>> What are my options?
>>
>
>
> Start paying more attention.
>
>
+6.02x10²³

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On 8/29/2013 1:02 PM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 8/29/2013 12:40 PM, JR wrote:
>> On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:56:49 AM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>
>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes and shallow
>>>> turns.
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>> What are my options?
>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>>
>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>>
>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>
>> Wiper turns on with the blinkers? I Like that.
>>
>
> It's actually a pretty good vehicle overall. 5.3 liter, lots of power.
> I've never owned a truck with power steering before; very easy to
> maneuver in a parking lot. Good value for $1500.
>
> http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...ast/ford13.jpg
>
> Plus, Ford isn't run by an illegitimate communist regime as some big
> names (GM) are now. I'm learning to like Fords.
>
Uh, you do know that Communists and neo-cons are basically the same
people with a different name?

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On 8/30/2013 1:13 AM, T0m $herman wrote:
> On 8/29/2013 1:02 PM, AMuzi wrote:
>> On 8/29/2013 12:40 PM, JR wrote:
>>> On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:56:49 AM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
>>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes
>>>>> and shallow
>>>>> turns.
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>> What are my options?
>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>>>
>>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>>>
>>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>>
>>> Wiper turns on with the blinkers? I Like that.
>>>
>>
>> It's actually a pretty good vehicle overall. 5.3 liter,
>> lots of power.
>> I've never owned a truck with power steering before; very
>> easy to
>> maneuver in a parking lot. Good value for $1500.
>>
>> http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...ast/ford13.jpg
>>
>> Plus, Ford isn't run by an illegitimate communist regime
>> as some big
>> names (GM) are now. I'm learning to like Fords.
>>
> Uh, you do know that Communists and neo-cons are basically
> the same people with a different name?
>

Yes I knew that.
Your point, as regards Ford, was what exactly?

--
Andrew Muzi
<www.yellowjersey.org/>
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

On 8/30/2013 11:31 AM, AMuzi wrote:
> On 8/30/2013 1:13 AM, T0m $herman wrote:
>> On 8/29/2013 1:02 PM, AMuzi wrote:
>>> On 8/29/2013 12:40 PM, JR wrote:
>>>> On Thursday, August 29, 2013 11:56:49 AM UTC-5, AMuzi wrote:
>>>>> On 8/29/2013 8:36 AM, wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>>> 2008 Kia Optima 4cyl.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> I'm always leaving turn blinkers on after lane changes
>>>>>> and shallow
>>>>>> turns.
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>> What are my options?
>>>>>
>>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> One option is to buy a used Ford truck as I just did. When
>>>>>
>>>>> you use either signal, the wipers come on. It's more
>>>>>
>>>>> entertaining than a mere blinker light.
>>>
>>>> Wiper turns on with the blinkers? I Like that.
>>>>
>>>
>>> It's actually a pretty good vehicle overall. 5.3 liter,
>>> lots of power.
>>> I've never owned a truck with power steering before; very
>>> easy to
>>> maneuver in a parking lot. Good value for $1500.
>>>
>>> http://www.yellowjersey.org/photosfr...ast/ford13.jpg
>>>
>>> Plus, Ford isn't run by an illegitimate communist regime
>>> as some big
>>> names (GM) are now. I'm learning to like Fords.
>>>
>> Uh, you do know that Communists and neo-cons are basically
>> the same people with a different name?
>>
>
> Yes I knew that.
> Your point, as regards Ford, was what exactly?
>
Henry Ford (along with Charles Lindbergh) was vilified for telling the
truth about the Banksters and Communists.

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