Beeping turn signal

[DeanG]

I am tired of riding down the road with my turn signal flashing. I want to install something that makes a noise (beep beep beep) when the turn signal is on. Preferably something small and light that allows the volume to be adjusted.

 

I currently use a trailer controller to allow a two filament bulb to handle running light, brake light & turn signal duty.

 

Please note that I am one of those insane keep it original folks so I want something that I can wire in and stays hidden.

 

Does anyone have a suggestion?

[nleroux7]

I have some sort of Piezo buzzer on my Birkin and I think I might get rid of it... It's probably more annoying to hear the buzzer than to ride with your flasher on.

 

hehe

[Automoda]

Put a cell phone vibration thing in your seat. Then you can feel the turn signal.

[slomove]

Put a cell phone vibration thing in your seat. Then you can feel the turn signal.

 

Now that is a novel idea! I suspect however, with all the vibration going on a wimpy cellphone device won't be enough.

 

I have a real loud beeper from Radio Shack wired across the flasher relay. Can be heard half a block away which I don't like. But when using the high quality earplugs while driving I sometimes don't even hear that.

 

I was wondering to get an automatic turn-off gadget for Motorcycles or maybe install much stronger annunciator lights that I can not miss.

[Alaskossie]

The latest Caterhams have a direction switch on the dash that has a beeper. Works pretty well.

[Ian7]

If you drive up and visit Montreal, you'll be the only one on the road using turn signals !! :-)

[pi7ot]

I hit the flasher switch, it beeps, I turn into the corner .

Next I nail down the apex and punch the throttle... The rear steps out a little and I catch it with some opposite lock as I stay on the gas.

I remember the flasher and hear the beeping 5 minutes later after the rush subsides. :driving:.

 

I think that adapting the motorcycle style self canceling units that are available on the after market would work for you (and me).

 

m

[Kitcat]

I have the same issue. Hard to believe, but the non-canceling turn signal is my least favorite part of the car. Since I have clams, with a blinker lite on top, that's what I typically notice, 5 minutes after the turn, and am reminded to cancel my signal. I have a cockpit lite that blinks (imperceptibly) and is of no use unless I am driving at nite, when the lite becomes visible. I doubt that I'd notice any beeping sound w/my ear plugs and sound muffs.

[solder_guy]

This is what you want: Signal Dynamics Self Canceling Module .. I use it with a left right toggle switch that is momentary in both directions. (ON)-OFF-(ON)

 

... whereas most cars have a ON-OFF-ON switch which you have to move to center OFF.

[Kitcat]

SG:

 

The link's installation instructions says it only works with "Two independent momentary turn signal switches?" Is that what you have described above? It sounds like you have a single switch. Or, am I misreading the link's info -or your comments (Or both)?

 

My Caterham uses the single on-off-on toggle switch you describe. So the toggle has to be physically returned to the off position to cancel the signal. One that cancels on its own after a timed period, as the linked switch seems to, would be ideal.

 

Mike

Edited November 2, 2010 by Kitcat

[DeanG]

I've found some cool and not so cool stuff online

 

http://turnalarm.com/index.htm

 

http://macsautoparts.com/model-t-turn-signal-flasher-12-volt-3-prong-type-beeps-when-not-shut-off-a13350-12beep/camid/MDT/cp/JS0R3CHL1140358/

 

http://www.saber-cycle.com/store/product377.html

 

http://www.jcwhitney.com/extra-loud-electronic-turn-signal-beeper/p2002171.jcwx

 

I guess I will visit radio shack tonight but the plug in flasher beepers seem totally cool

[slomove]

108 dB and pretty cheap:

http://www.radioshack.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2062396

 

http://rsk.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pRS1C-2160305w345.jpg

[Croc]

Gert - your post made me smile. As the product review notes:

 

Loud By Nolan Poe from California. on 12/1/2009

 

Pros:Loud

Cons:Bulky

Best Uses:Making loud noises

Describe Yourself:Enthusiast

Primary use:Personal

Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

 

 

Comments about RadioShack 108dB Piezo Buzzer:

I replaced the buzzer in my quiet alarm clock with this thing and it works great. It's worth noting that it is a siren, not a constant tone.

 

 

 

Maybe this is better suited as a car alarm rather than a buzzer when you forget to turn off the turn signal? At least you would hear it through the ear plugs (along with everyone else in a 1 mile radius).

[bsimon]

The link's installation instructions says it only works with "Two independent momentary turn signal switches?" Is that what you have described above? It sounds like you have a single switch. Or, am I misreading the link's info -or your comments (Or both)?

 

Here's how to wire the SDC module into a Caterham using a single switch.

[solder_guy]

Here's how to wire the SDC module into a Caterham using a single switch.

 

Bob

 

I don't understand why you have the hazard relay in the circuit. The SDC module generates its own pulses.

 

In additon I use my Pull Hazard switch to activate both Left and Right lines for the HAZARD function. I installed a big spring into it to make it momentary. With some investigation of the Cat Hazard switch you could make it do the same?

 

Grant makes a steering wheel which has two holes for two pushbuttons which would be great for racers who want to keep both hands on the wheel at all times.

 

Given how well this works I cannot imagine why the Locost guys would want to weld in all that heavy steering column stuff from their donor cars just to get the turn signal and cam setup with ignition switch too.

Edited November 4, 2010 by solder_guy

[bsimon]

I don't understand why you have the hazard relay in the circuit.

 

For the Hazard lights, of course. :jester:

I wired the module this way so I didn't have to use push buttons on the tiller. I wanted to retain the look and use of the original Lotus/Caterham toggle switch for the indicators. Since you cannot activate both module inputs at the same time with a centre off toggle, I used the original hazard circuit, including the relay and rocker switch. My SDC module only controls the indicator functions.

 

...that, and it was an easy-peasy 10 min. chore to hook it up this way.

 

Two buttons in the steering wheel is nice, but I didn't want to chase down buttons, coil cable, mounting points, etc.

I didn't find it necessary, as the index finger on one's left hand can tag the indicator switch rather easily when negotiating traffic. Your hand doesn't even have to leave the wheel.

 

 

edited to add: If you wire the module up like the SDC diagram, it's not quite legal. DOT requires the hazard signals to work with the ignition switch turned off or the key removed. The same goes for DVLA in GB.

Edited November 4, 2010 by bsimon