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Thread Number: 83811
/ Tag: Other Home Products or Autos
Car turn signals? |
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| Post# 1081654 , Reply# 1 7/19/2020 at 17:55 (1,376 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD) | ||
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all the cars I have or had in the past all used the thermal flashers except one:the 1987 Russian made Lada Signet 1500 had an electronic flasher,,, :) Don't wnow when all cars came with turn signals,but I know they were still optional on early 1950s Chevrolets. | ||
| Post# 1081662 , Reply# 2 7/19/2020 at 19:02 (1,376 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.) | ||
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I notice with some of the more modern cars, that the indicator audible signalling is actually inaudible over the tyre noise. That probably explains why you see folk driving along the road with the indicator flashing merrily away. | ||
| Post# 1081665 , Reply# 3 7/19/2020 at 19:10 (1,376 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 I wonder what people would think if you lowered the window and used hand-signals?
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Post# 1081670 , Reply# 4 7/19/2020 at 19:44 (1,376 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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Post# 1081672 , Reply# 5 7/19/2020 at 20:03 (1,376 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine) |
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Almost all domestic turn signal flashers into the 90's were plugged into the fuse block. They did wear out and then it flashed way slower and you'd have to climb under the dashboard and replace that. Old one was loud click, new one is always much quieter but flashes right on the dashboard indicators.
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| Post# 1081704 , Reply# 6 7/20/2020 at 04:02 (1,376 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod) | ||
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Post# 1081754 , Reply# 9 7/20/2020 at 17:24 (1,375 days old) by goatfarmer (South Bend, home of Champions) |
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Post# 1081756 , Reply# 10 7/20/2020 at 17:38 (1,375 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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Love the Sarcasm Kenny! I’ve noticed this for years now. Police cars seem to lack this feature quite often too.
I got my drivers license back when dinosaurs still roamed the earth, LOL. I had to demonstrate hand and arm signals when it took my behind the wheel drivers license test. My parents also always used hand and arm signals in heavy traffic along with the turn signal. They thought you could never be too careful about letting other drivers know your intentions. To this day, if I’m in heavy stop and go traffic on the freeway I still roll down the window and use the hand signal for stop. I think it may have saved me from being rear ended a few times.
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| Post# 1081768 , Reply# 11 7/20/2020 at 20:29 (1,375 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
It seems like we have gone full circle and turn signals became an option that nobody wants anymore, lol.
I've also nearly gotten rear ended a few times because I actually stop at red lights but now glance at the rear view mirror and prepared to sail on through if I'm being tailed by a driver that's not paying attention. Happen to be on of those weirdos that drives the speed limit, too. Perhaps I need my license revoked. | ||
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Post# 1081770 , Reply# 12 7/20/2020 at 20:54 (1,375 days old) by SudsMaster (SF Bay Area, California) |
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 I have a '50 Plymouth that lacks turn signals. I have resisted installing an aftermarket turn signal device for a few reasons. Mainly, it's a six volt positive ground car, and I'd have to rewire in four locations. Since the old wiring is cloth covered I'd be a little worried that the work would short it out, and then we're talking new wiring harness anyway. Then there is upgrading the light sockets front and rear. Plus I don't know if the aftermarket turn signal device will work on a six volt positive ground system anyway.
So I just roll down the window and use my arm. Since I drive the car mostly in mild weather, not a big deal, except the sometimes the window crank binds. Need to take a look at that.
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