Jump to content

Turn Signal

captras

By captras
in Ask A GM Technician

Recommended Posts

captras Enthusiast

captras

Posted
Posted

The turn signal lever, if activated in the momentary mode, automatically flashes 3 times, or 6 times if in tow haul mode. Is there any way to override and get the flasher to flash 6 times all the time? (2014 Silverado)

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

Posted
Posted

Nope. All that is computer-controlled. Why do you want to? Just about every vehicle made these days has the auto signal and they all do it 3x.

captras Enthusiast

captras

Posted
  • Author
Posted

3 flashes is complete before your lane change is complete. Six is better.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

Posted
Posted
3 flashes is complete before your lane change is complete. Six is better.

 

If three isn't enough then push the lever up all the way like any other vehicle? Or just let it flash three times and not worry that it doesn't stay on the entire time. I get all sorts of different cars as rentals for work and most do exactly the same and if I haven't gotten stopped for improper signaling in places like Ohio or New York you'll be fine wherever you live.

Doug_Scott Senior Enthusiast

Doug_Scott

Posted
Posted

If three isn't enough then push the lever up all the way like any other vehicle? Or just let it flash three times and not worry that it doesn't stay on the entire time. I get all sorts of different cars as rentals for work and most do exactly the same and if I haven't gotten stopped for improper signaling in places like Ohio or New York you'll be fine wherever you live.

 

I agree with OP. The 3 flashes is too short. I will start with a shoulder check, then use 'lane changesignal', look again, (3 fashes is done now) and then move over.

There needs to be an option to adjust the run time of lane change signal. I don't want to use 'set' signal, or use tow/haul, or use the lever multiple times, I simply want this to be user adjustable. 3 flashes is about 3 seconds. How long before a lane change should you be signalling? 3 seconds is not long enough at highway speeds.

 

I am one of those people that signal for everything. It is a habit for me. I have caught myself using the signals on a sharp turn in the road. It is that much of a habit. I also ride motorcycle, and signal for everything as well. Near the end of riding season I find myself looking for turn signal lever when riding my bicycle.

 

Just because we want to be able to set number of flashes does not mean we are being petty about it. Sure I can just use the full signal, and not use lane change signals at all. But, I prefer to not have to remember to turn signal off after lane change. It sometimes completely slips the mind of the driver, and it stays on until the next lane change or you have to use the signal again. We have all seen signal left on drivers. Usually caused by a lane change or a turn not sharp enough to rotate sterering wheel past the cancel signal dog in the column.

MikeNH Senior Enthusiast

MikeNH

Posted
Posted

I just find it amusing that for something that didn't even exist a decade ago people have the need to nitpick it. How did we ever survive without auto flashing turn signals before?

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Recently Browsing   0 members

    • No registered users viewing this page.

  • Forum Statistics

    250.4k
    Total Topics
    2.7m
    Total Posts

  • Member Statistics

    342,840
    Total Members
    8,960
    Most Online
    appletrav
    Newest Member
    appletrav
    Joined

  • Who's Online   1 Member, 0 Anonymous, 282 Guests (See full list)

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • newdude
      2 speed transfer case optional now?

      By newdude · Posted

      This is a 1/2 ton thing ONLY.  All HDs 2020-2026 have the two speed transfer case, with Autotrac as an option.     1/2 tons 2019-2026, regular 4x4s come with a single speed case (no 4LO!), and trucks with Z71 ordered, or all Trail Boss trucks come with the 2 speed case.  2 speed case is also an option on WT, and is also standard on High Country.  
    • newdude
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By newdude · Posted

      2013 5.3 still to this day calls for the PF48 filter.  Which as a 15psi bypass pressure.     There is a TSB, 17-NA-157 that talks about the PF-63 and PF-64 filters which have a higher bypass rating of 22psi.    TSB HERE - temp.xml   "Beginning in 2012, the oil pumps began to regulate main gallery feedback instead of pump out pressure. This means that the oil pump now does not begin to regulate until pressure is built up to the main gallery. This change reduces the amount of time it takes to provide oil to the engine bearing and lifters during extreme cold start conditions.  Main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are present on the following engine families which use Spin-on oil filters: Small Gas Engine (SGE), Large Gas Engine (LGE), High Feature (HFV6) Gen2 and Small Block Gen5 gasoline engines. These engines with the main gallery feedback oil pump control systems are factory built with an ACDelco® oil filters"   It also calls out what engines use those filters.  The gen 4 small blocks were not on that list (LMG, LC9, L9H, L92, L94, L20, L96).  Gen 5 small blocks use the higher pressure filter.          That all said...   Your 7045 Napa filter is the PF63 equivalent, with 22psi bypass.  You are already using the higher bypass pressure filter.  You CAN keep using it, you don't technically have to use it though.  
    • Grumpy Bear
      Different requirements for oil filters?

      By Grumpy Bear · Posted

      Do you know WHY the filter relief setting was increased to 22 psig?    When the new system goes into the second stage the pump volume ramps up considerably. It was found that the 15 psi filter bypass setting put the filter in bypass on a warm engine when the second stage was activated. Raising the filter bypass setting forced the filter to do what it designed to do. Filter. Preventing debris from circulating during high load, high rpm operation.    So next question is how did GM find this out? VLOM/lifter failures and a deep dive by Melling Corp.    Last question. Is it required? Look at it like this; a motor may be equipped with a rev limiter. But it only works if the set point in reached. That 22 psig setting only matters if the pressure differential across the filter media exceeds 15 psig during normal warm operation. Second stage kicks in around 3000-3500 rpm.    I can't answer your question because I don't know you and how you use the truck. But I think there is enough information here to let you decide for yourself. 😉
    • Coastie05
      give me some tips to make my truck look better

      By Coastie05 · Posted

      Go back to OEM wheels. 
    • newdude
      2020 Trailboss 6.2 replacement

      By newdude · Posted

      Probably not their first rodeo, so it should go as planned most likely.  Typically the service manager or tech doing the swap will put some seat time to shake it down after they get it all put back together.  We usually put 50-100mi before we hand them back so if something happens, its not after you get it.  A coolant leaks, oil leaks, a ground left off or loose, vibration, etc.     The new engines so far have been good?  There's been a couple that have popped out there again (the replacement engine) but most have been okay.  

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...