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Turn signal beeper

I know there is an older thread on this subject but I couldn't find it. I hope someone can help.

Because of a severe hearing loss I never hear my turn signal beeper, so my faithful navigator has to tell me to turn my signal off a lot. Of more concern are the more critical alarms/beepers which I also would probably never hear. I found some made by Novita at Autozone but they are mostly for heavy duty applications but don't appear to be louder, so don't know if they would work. I'm interested in learning what others have done. Any help appreciated.

Royce
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

Re: Turn signal beeper

Reply #1 –
Years ago when campaigning mini Coopers in rallies we had a problem of missing a problem.  I mounted a surface mount brake light right in front of the driver.  Came on when there was a problem.  Problem solved...or was it?  If it came on at night you could not see where you were going!

Keith
Keith, Joyce & Smokey the Australian Cattle Dog
1995 U320 SE Extreme 40' WTBI Build # 4780, with a Honda CR-V hopefully still following behind.
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Reply #2 –
Royce, suggest you discuss this with your audiologist. He or she should be able to adjust your hearing aids. I have the same problem, it' worse in my cars than in my coach.
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Reply #3 –
I don't have hearing aids. Tried them but they don't work for me as I have tinnitus. They don't filter the background noise from the desirable sound. Thanks Horace.
Royce & Denise, MC #17410
'01 U320 4220 ISM450 Build #5895 SOLD
Toad: '10 Honda CR-V

Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world. - Gustave Flaubert

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Reply #4 –
Google turn signal louder and there are several good ideas.

Basic idea is to have a separate RadioShack type of beeper added to turn signal flasher

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Reply #5 –
Hmmm. How long ago? I have Tinnitus and new digital aids are Amazing. Life changing for me.

Costco a good option
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
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Reply #6 –
Quote from: Tim Fiedler –
Hmmm. How long ago? I have Tinnitus and new digital aids are Amazing. Life changing for me.

Costco a good option
Costco is a GREAT option.
They have an audiologist in many of the stores and my computer records are available in all of them.
I have had to use them in several different locations.

Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

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Reply #7 –
Royce, OK. Another thought. On my 03, the.enunciator has an adjustable opening. Worth a try to see if this is open all the way.
Wonder if anyone here has found a substitute replacement unit that is louder?
No RV! Have hung up the keys.
In the past: 2016 Winnebago Era, 1994 Foretravel U240, 1995 Foretravel U240 (wide body), 1999 Foretravel 320, 36 Foot, 2003 Foretravel U320 38 foot,

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Reply #8 –

Look on Amazon or elsewhere for backup beepers.

Amazon.com: Wolo (BA-97) Pro-Tec Heavy-Duty Back-Up Alarm: Automotive

This one is 97db.  Lots of other choices.  Go to an auto parts store and try them out.

They even have talking ones "Attention! This Vehicle is backing up!"  Maybe they have  ones that say "Your turn signal is on"

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Roger Engdahl and Susan Green
2001 U320 3610 #5879 (Home2) - 2014 Jeep Cherokee or 2018 F150
Hastings, MN

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Reply #9 –
Quote from: Home2fromHastings –
Look on Amazon or elsewhere for backup beepers.

Amazon.com: Wolo (BA-97) Pro-Tec Heavy-Duty Back-Up Alarm: Automotive

Maybe they have  ones that say "Your turn signal is on"
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1993 U280 4341
2010 Jeep Liberty
The Pied Pipers

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Reply #10 –
How about scanning your instrument panel regularly?...
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Titusville, FL - The Great Outdoors
'98 270 buying this month
Toad is a 2018 F150 XLT

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Reply #11 –
I have a Radio Shack turn signal beeper and it is not loud enough.  I also have a back-up beeper and it will blow your ears off.  Gotta be something in the middle for us middle of the road types.  Have a great day  ----  Fritz
Fritz & Kathy Johnson
1991 36'

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Reply #12 –
Quote from: Roland Begin –
I have one of those positioned in the passenger's seat even cooks dinner. ;D

Roland

+1    I used to get so mad until I realized that turning off my "audible turn signal indicator" was not in my best interest...
Elliott & Mary Bray
ex. 1996 36' U295 - Build 4879
ex. 2018 Coachmen Leprechaun 319MB
 

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Reply #13 –
Quote from: Dave Head –
How about scanning your instrument panel regularly?...
+1.  All your important audible alarms should have a corresponding warning light on the instrument panel.

I had to "mute" my beeper due to a malfunction somewhere in the maze of of sensors and wires that feed it signals.  I haven't found the problem, so I am forced to scan my warning lights (a good thing).

Annunciator Trouble
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
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Reply #14 –
Could try putting a Geo Tracker "beeper" horn in place of the current beeper ;D ;D ;D . Cheap at a salvage yard and 12V also
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1989 Grand Villa 36' ORED
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Reply #15 –
How about a door chime like in a house?  It's a lower frequency and a longer duration tone.  Just have to remember it's the the turn signal and not the Avon lady!  😄