turn signals do not make a sound, no "click, click, click"

[986_inquiry]

My turn signal blinkers do not make any sounds when they are blinking or flashing.

I thought maybe something was wrong so I searched this forum and found nothing. Google search shows that apparently this is a Porsche Boxster thing

mikefocke
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Sanford NC
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All 986s I ever saw/drove had very quiet turn signals.

Stiletto Pat
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Location: Tampa Bay, FL
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My turnsignals on my Boxster S are also very quiet - almost silent.

Schumi
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Location: Hermosa Beach, CA
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It's just the car.

I frequently forget mine are on because they are so quiet.

Alphaboy1
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Join Date: Aug 2010
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My 2002 Boxster S also makes no sound.

good to know

[Kenny Boxster]

Yup, it's true. My 00' makes virtually no noise whatsoever.

[2003S]

Ditto, I've caught myself looking like *that* guy more than once when I've realized I've been driving 10 minutes on the expressway with it on.

[schnellman]

Often feel like an idiot for leaving the turn signal on, because it makes no noise.

[Flavor 987S]

In the summertime, you must run a higher viscosity to adjust for the higher air temps. Full synthetic is also best.

[landrovered]

I would not use that crap. I would only use Porsche OEM synthetic blinker fluid or you may ruin your blinkers. Not worth the risk to save a few dollars.

[Ghostrider 310]

You guys should have no complaints at least your blinkers are automatic. As part of the obsessive weight trimming program, spyder omitted the flasher module, blinker is actuated by touching a bare wire to metal, then repeating, at first getting the blink rhythmic is tough.

[Olin]

Originally Posted by schnellman

Often feel like an idiot for leaving the turn signal on, because it makes no noise.

Thank god for that, I thought I was going deaf.

You would think they would have an extra loud flasher unit on them though, especially for top down driving.

Might be a nice little niche market out there for someone, I'd buy one.

[landrovered]

You must have won the lottery, that is like a $3k option!

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

You guys should have no complaints at least your blinkers are automatic. As part of the obsessive weight trimming program, spyder omitted the flasher module, blinker is actuated by touching a bare wire to metal, then repeating, at first getting the blink rhythmic is tough.

[manolo]

Even though the manual says 15k miles, its better to replace your blinker fluid every 5k. Be sure to use a high-quality synthetic, at least until there is a Blinker Guardian available.

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by landrovered

You must have won the lottery, that is like a $3k option!

Saves 50 lbs too

[Ghostrider 310]

Originally Posted by 986_inquiry

Saves 50 lbs too

Damn Skippy! I need less to go sport diving! This is the 47 lbs unit, you were close though in your projection.

[Overdrive]

Originally Posted by Ghostrider 310

You guys should have no complaints at least your blinkers are automatic. As part of the obsessive weight trimming program, spyder omitted the flasher module, blinker is actuated by touching a bare wire to metal, then repeating, at first getting the blink rhythmic is tough.

Absolutely hilarious.

[Overdrive]

I imagine the whole "quietness" of the relays is a small attempt at throwing some luxury into our Boxsters. They certainly are quiet, and I actually don't mind that. One strange thing I've noticed lately is that sometimes when turning left I'll hear what sounds like very rapid engagement and disengagement of the relay (or those clicks one hears when you've passed that threshold where the signal will turn off automatically after your turn) when turning left, but the flashing doesn't get erratic or anyhting...it's very strange.

[Jager]

Originally Posted by landrovered

I would not use that crap. I would only use Porsche OEM synthetic blinker fluid or you may ruin your blinkers. Not worth the risk to save a few dollars.

I heard this fluid is better than OEM... Has anyone tried it??

[Overdrive]

Looks like it's just OK...even the company has no problem admitting it right on the label.

[Chief]

I just use hand signals but sometimes I forget to turn those off too...

[986_inquiry]

Originally Posted by Overdrive

I imagine the whole "quietness" of the relays is a small attempt at throwing some luxury into our Boxsters. They certainly are quiet, and I actually don't mind that. One strange thing I've noticed lately is that sometimes when turning left I'll hear what sounds like very rapid engagement and disengagement of the relay (or those clicks one hears when you've passed that threshold where the signal will turn off automatically after your turn) when turning left, but the flashing doesn't get erratic or anyhting...it's very strange.

That's not strange, rapid engagement is common with Porsches, following erotic flashing

[Overdrive]

Lol, I think we're having a phonetic breakdown here.