Modifying Turn Signal Volume for Seniors

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by lex, Nov 18, 2019.

Tags:
  1. lex

    lex 2005 Prius, always garaged

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2007
    119
    16
    6
    Location:
    Fresno
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Parents drive a pristine 2010 and occasionally do not notice the turn indicators has been left on after a maneuver. The fact -- as others have noted in a few past posts found -- that the signal click sound is among the quietest, certainly does not help. This is a very common problem for seniors, even when hearing aids are not called for.

    There is a program developed by AAA and the AARP called "CarFit" that mentions modifying turn signal volume, but after an hour searching online, we're not seeing who would perform this modification. Would be great if the Forum could provide a clue and refer us.
     
    #1 lex, Nov 18, 2019
  2. Fifen

    Fifen Member

    Joined:
    Jun 21, 2017
    77
    33
    0
    Location:
    Utah
    Vehicle:
    2010 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    I looked in obd custom settings. Couldn't find anything about turn signal volume

    SM-G965U ?
     
    #2 Fifen, Nov 18, 2019
  3. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    hearing aids, you'll be amazed at what you were missing
     
    #3 bisco, Nov 18, 2019
    Fifen and PriusCamper like this.
  4. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    12,011
    4,880
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    There's limits to accommodating disabilities when it comes to an elderly person safely operating a motor vehicle... Maybe there's a way to make the click louder, but more important, let your parents know that if they don't want to lose their drivers license they're going to have to be on top of stuff like this. If they're too out of it to hear and see the blinker is still on long after making a turn or changing lanes, then they're fast approaching the reality of being too out of it to drive themselves safely anymore. Not seeing and hearing a blinker light right in front of you is not much different than not seeing or hearing an emergency service vehicle on an urgent call running a red light right in front of 'em. They gotta notice that stuff!
     
    #4 PriusCamper, Nov 18, 2019
    Last edited: Nov 18, 2019
  5. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    self driving cars
     
    #5 bisco, Nov 18, 2019
  6. PriusCamper

    PriusCamper Senior Member

    Joined:
    Mar 3, 2012
    12,011
    4,880
    0
    Location:
    Pacific Northwest, USA
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    Two
    Wrong forum... :) At least for the moment... But I sure do hope we're all old in grumpy in that forum together someday...
     
    #6 PriusCamper, Nov 18, 2019
  7. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    i hope i'm still above ground when you're old and grumpy :)
     
    #7 bisco, Nov 18, 2019
    dig4dirt likes this.
  8. lex

    lex 2005 Prius, always garaged

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2007
    119
    16
    6
    Location:
    Fresno
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Thanks for the response. There are devices such as this - a replacement turn signal relay that adds a small transducer (speaker) to amplify the sound: http://www.turnalarm.com/

    If anyone has replaced the relay here, please advise on its location and difficulty to swap out?
     
    #8 lex, Nov 20, 2019
    scona and bisco like this.
  9. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    i like that universal one. seems easiest to install and control
     
    #9 bisco, Nov 20, 2019
  10. lex

    lex 2005 Prius, always garaged

    Joined:
    Sep 28, 2007
    119
    16
    6
    Location:
    Fresno
    Vehicle:
    2005 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Can you please explain how to install?
     
    #10 lex, Nov 20, 2019
  11. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    no, i was just looking at the website. i would contact them. it says motion sensor, so maybe it just picks up on the blinker stalk movement
     
    #11 bisco, Nov 20, 2019
  12. bisco

    bisco cookie crumbler

    Joined:
    May 11, 2005
    112,285
    51,082
    0
    Location:
    boston
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    there's a link to installation instructions

    the motion sensor mounts to the turn signal lever. the unit with sound and light mounts on the dash

    too bad it doesn't have a volume control
     
    #12 bisco, Nov 20, 2019
  13. Elektroingenieur

    Elektroingenieur Senior Member

    Joined:
    Jan 8, 2017
    2,515
    3,277
    9
    Location:
    California
    Vehicle:
    2016 Prius
    Model:
    Three Touring
    For later readers, note that on fourth-generation Prius and Prius Prime cars, the volume can be customized using a Toyota Techstream diagnostic system (or equivalent). The setting is Meter/Gauge System > Flasher Sound Volume Adjustment, and according to the Repair Manual (more info), there are three levels: “Large,” “Medium,” or “Small.” Medium is the default.
     
    #13 Elektroingenieur, Nov 21, 2019
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)