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Old 07-05-2009, 06:05 PM   #15
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Follow the sound. Hee, hee, hee
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Old 07-05-2009, 07:39 PM   #16
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Old Fortster,

In regard to my last post, on my 2002, the flasher was on the passenger side of the coach behind the panel under the dash. With that, distance the click from the flasher couldn't be heard well by the driver, that is why I added the buzzer.

I hadn't noticed how it worked on the new coach until you asked the last question. I just looked and I can't find a flasher unit on my coach. It appears that on the coaches with the Vansco systems, the Vansco module does the flashing and there is some sort of "clicker" in the area of the speedo. When I turn on the ignition with the turn signal on, after the electrical system start up, the flasher light on the dash starts and then after about 3-4 flashes a clicking noise starts from the speedo area. I will investigate more when I get a chance. O, it would be SO nice to have some wiring diagrams!

Mike,

Since OldForester lost his click, he might have a problem doing that, so I did it for him.
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Old 07-05-2009, 08:53 PM   #17
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I am guessing- the later model click is associated w/the "annunciator" which is the two sets of idiot lights that include the lighted arrow indicators for the turn signals. The annunciator gets signal from various inputs including ECM, but the turn-signal on Vansco Alpines switches at the SmartWheel, may run on the J1939 data line (twisted pair), and shows up on the annunciator. Somewhere between the ECM and annunciator is the VDC or vehicle data computer, which may also be involved tho I'm not sure why; I have never spotted the VDC so if you run into him- say Hi and tell him I've been looking for him..
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Old 07-06-2009, 10:20 AM   #18
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Actually the "Follow the sound" is good advice.. With the engine OFF you may still be able to hear it.

Often it's on the main vehicle fuse block
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Mike and Dale,

Thanks for the comments, including the annunciator. It is difficult to follow the sound when there is none. I had not thought of an annuciator. On my coach the click sounded like it came from behind the panel where the turn signal lights displayed. When I look at the Vansco panel it looks like it is connected to the turn signals.

So I may want to remove the panel where the turn signal lights are located and see if there's something behind it that causes the click.

I think I'll also email Mark Harrah and see if he can tell me where the annuciator might be and how to get a replacement.
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Old 07-06-2009, 11:42 PM   #21
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Bill- the annunciator is the pair of light panels. I'm just guessing there may be a speaker associated w/it for alarms, and of course for metronomically keeping time w/the signals. Speaker wire may have come undone or have a break, or speaker may be dead. Just spit ballin' here.
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I am not sure until I can check it further, but the sound sure sounded like it was coming out of the speedo. The panel where the lights are is where I checked first. When I get a chance I will check it by listening thru a tube to trace source of the sound.
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Do you folks know that you have written 21 posts on the "click" of a turn signal!
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Ted, it's a lot of posts but it's very annoying to not have the click when you're used to driving with it. It's not easy to find where it came from when it's no longer there and you can't find a fuse-block type flasher.

Dale, thanks for looking for where your click is coming from. That sure helps to at least isolate it.

Mike, thanks for the explanation on the light panels being the annunciator.
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Bill, in no way was I being critical of your issue. It just came off as being
very humorous. I understand your frustration with the problem and I always appreciate any and all suggestions for a solution by our members. I hope in no way did I offend you. If I did I apologize.
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Bill and Ted- This isn't many posts at all. Do you realize that under "Product Evaluations" there have been 124 posts about the Oxygenics Shower Head!!!!!! A shower head. Amazing! The manufacturer couldn't buy that much PR. I marvel every time I see a new post. Proves that different things are really important to each of us.
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There is no flasher in my 04. Made no sound and caused one to leave signal on frequently. Seems to be all in the vansco wiring. Previous owner wired in chime from radio shack. Is more pleasant than clicks. They are right and left turn signal wires behind radio.
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Chime from Radio Shack sounds like a good idea. When I get back to our coach's storage area I will check to see how easy it would be wire in a chime to each of the turn signal lights on the dash.

I have not heard back form Mark Harrah and assume he's on vacation or something I'll try to call him next week and see what ideas he may have as well.
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