Indicator audible sound

[Dewi 2]

On several occasions I have left indicators operating after leaving a junction.
Embarrassing, because I try to drive well.

A V8V is enjoyably noisy, which means hardly being able to hear the clicker warning sound.

Have any of you been able to have a louder clicker fitted?
In my daily, the indicator clicking can clearly be heard, so never any blunders, but that might just be because the car is a tranquil wafter.

[snuffy]

I find the green flashing light on the dashboard is also a massive clue!

[LTP]

You are not alone, David. I have to remind myself to check there isn't a flashing green light on the dash after using the indicators on a corner that isn't sharp enough to engage the cancelling detent on the indicator stalk, and on many occasions I have noticed the light blinking at me reproachfully a considerable distance along the following straight.

I think it also depends on where your eyeline sits - if you're tall or drive with your head close to the roof the indicator warning lights are less "in your face" and I think having two actually doesn't help (I know which way I'm signalling, AML) as it's two different areas that you have to monitor.

As for a louder audible tone? Not something I've ever heard of and I'm not even sure if the noise is the physical sound of a bimetallic strip clicking as it used to be, or generated electronically (I suspect the latter, and I could relate a tale about the "bong" sound in the DB11 and later cars). Just posting to let you know others suffer your pain.

[Emilio Largo]

snuffy said:

I find the green flashing light on the dashboard is also a massive clue!

Not only that.

Could it be that the absolutely brilliant and repeated-ad-nauseum excavation of 900 of the 900 + 400 cell matrix catalyzer plays an important role here? Or maybe even the fact that it´s one out of seven only "Grigio Titaniarico Ferrarico (whatever) Silver" geniously bought with no depreciation at all? Who knows.

Dewi 2 said:

BR made an 'adjustment' whereby the 400 cell matrices remain in place. A 3-way exhaust valve switch was fitted (very neatly completely out of sight) and the software was 'updated'.

There is now a wonderful growl at tickover (can be quiet by switching the exhaust valves to closed), sound in the cabin on steady throttle is little changed (valves open), but under hard acceleration, a marvellous thunderous roar occurs (valves open). Just the perfect balance.

The sound remains characteristically Aston Martin and my car must now be one of the best sounding V8Vs, ....

[stevenichols]

Ah! It is not just me then. I have often left the indicators on by mistake. You are right, you can't hear the indicators clicking when on full tilt.

And it seems a shame to close the exhaust valves and drive like a granny. So I look forward to hearing from anyone who has added some form of beeper.

Can I also suggest a hearing test - marvellous what an ear clear out can do!