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Turn signal sound too faint

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Harlan, Jun 11, 2018.

  1. Jun 11, 2018 at 1:54 PM
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    Harlan

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    Hello Folks, I've had many Toyotas in the past (98 Tacoma, 2000 Tundra, 04 4 Runner) and now a 16 Tundra double cab, 4wd, 8' bed I bought used. I'm the one always leaving my turn signal on for miles mostly because I'm even more hard of hearing now. Is there a fix?

    Thanks
     
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  2. Jun 11, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    Hearing aids? :rofl:

    Welcome from CO. Not sure. But someone will chime in if they have a fix.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2018 at 2:00 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Interesting... I don’t think I’ve noticed the turn signal sound...

    I learned to ride a motorcycle before driving a car. My first car was a road bike without self canceling turn signals, so I guess its ingrained to always check to make sure they canceled (in a car: tap the turn signal post the opposite direction of where you put it pre turn).

    But I guess that doesn’t help you... hope someone comes along with your answer soon!
     
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  5. Jun 11, 2018 at 2:04 PM
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    Actually......I've been wearing hearing aids for several years. ;)
     
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    Welcome! I don’t have an issue hearing mine, but it’s not super loud either
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    Lmao . I have hearing aids and still can’t hear shit, wife yells at me, turn your blinker off, WTF!
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    look at the instrument panel. if you dont look at the instrument panel, how do you know how fast you are going ? how do you not notice the blinker flashing ? as a driver, you should be checking your speed and mirrors about every 3-5 seconds....
     
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    Take a poll on that and I bet you'll be in the negative!

     
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    Riley-Yes, after driving 46 years I think I got that one. But an earlier post recommended the side mirror indicators. That one I like. Thanks
     
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    I like that its subtle. Too loud and it will make me not turn on the blinker if I know I will be sitting the light.
     
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    Just be thankful that it’s not the Ford Blinker signal sound!
     
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  17. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:00 PM
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    Don’t use your signal, use your harm lol:D

    I’m kidding, WELCOME!

    Does side mirror indicator sound like a good idea.
     
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    not trying to argue with you , but worked for a big company for 16 yrs and they were big on driving safety and this was preached and preached to us.

    here is a article on this :

    https://www.defensivedriving.com/blog/how-often-should-you-check-your-mirrors/

    " you should be checking your mirrors every five seconds. And this includes all of your mirrors, not just the rearview one."
     
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    Harlan and others--this is a very serious problem you folks--Even with hearing aids both my tundra's turn click is very faint. Often leave on at intersections--someone is eventually going to turn in front of me thinking i'm turning. I took my 1st tundra to a clever electronics guy and he installed an old GM warning beep when you leave it on--worked great. Now same problem. But guy moved. Motor cycles have the same problem and they have a seat vibrator. Anyone adapt one of these? Also

    What I want to know if there is a simple flasher unit I could stick in that has a louder sound click.
    Please no snide remarks just help before us old guys die at an intersection!!
     
  20. Mar 11, 2021 at 7:26 PM
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    I guess my stance on this is that if you know its a problem hearing the blinker, then just don't rely on the sound.
    You have to purposely activate the blinker when making a turn, so make it part of your routine to ensure its off when you're done with your maneuver. Or, if you know you can't hear it, then look for it, problem solved.

    I can see leaving the blinker on for like 10 seconds, but I can't think of a scenario where I don't look at my dash for longer than that, ever. The sound is helpful, but now that I think about it I can't even tell you what the blinker sounds like in the Tundra as I usually have the radio on. Its nothing like the 84' Lincoln Towncar I inherited. That thing sounded like someone was playing ping pong on my dashboard.
     
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