Phil6 Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 Hi there, does anyone have any advice on fitting an audio buzzer to the indicators on my 69 TR6. I quite often find I’ve left the indicator on as the warning light and sound and is very poor. Thanks in anticipation. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RobH Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) Discussed not long ago Phil: and also some time back though the photo links on this thread are broken now: On the 6 there is a bit of complication if you put something in parallel with the dash indicator tell-tale , because the supply polarity reverses depending on which side flashers you are using. There are ways round that though. Edited March 10, 2020 by RobH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dingle Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I switched the wire from the turn signal indicator light on the speedo to the brake failure light. It is red, much bigger, and gets my attention. Berry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 3 hours ago, Phil6 said: Hi there, does anyone have any advice on fitting an audio buzzer to the indicators on my 69 TR6. I quite often find I’ve left the indicator on as the warning light and sound and is very poor. Thanks in anticipation. Phil. Hi Phil, easy enough to fit a buzzer. I use the RS Comps item and it works a treat. However most buzzers are polarised (+ & -) and the TR6 changes the warning light polarity depending which way you are turning. So simple fix is to feed the wire going to the indicator warning lamp into the AC side of a tiny bridge rectifier and the +/- from the rectifier goes to the buzzer. If you use the original TR6 indicator relay then you do need the filament bulb. Its small current operates the bimetal switch. If you have a modern 'electronic' relay then a LED works wel and is can be very bright Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Oddball Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I fitted the one seen in the above photo. For me the flashing light is not important it’s the buzzer that I wanted. I found this one a bit loud, however it was easy to quieten with some tape. I’ve found this an important addition, it’s potentially so dangerous it be indicating without realising it. Cameron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C Posted March 10, 2020 Report Share Posted March 10, 2020 I've installed a motor cycle buzzer that was recommended on this forum years ago. It's wrapped in layers of duct tape but it still sounds like a forklift when I'm driving around the village with the top down. But the buzzer is essential- I can't see the indicator light working on a sunny day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted March 11, 2020 Report Share Posted March 11, 2020 16 hours ago, dingle said: I switched the wire from the turn signal indicator light on the speedo to the brake failure light. It is red, much bigger, and gets my attention. Berry Unfortunately that light is only on export models not UK market. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
matttnz Posted March 12, 2020 Report Share Posted March 12, 2020 I found the easiest thing was to swap to a modern flasher unit. They have louder "ticking" which should be easier to hear. Probably the cheapest solution and least amount of wiring changes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BritishRacingGreen Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hi there, does anyone have any advice on fitting an audio buzzer to the indicators on my 69 TR6. I quite often find I’ve left the indicator on as the warning light and sound and is very poor. Thanks in anticipation. Phil. Hi Phil I fitted audible buzzers to the indicator circuit of my Morgan some years ago. I intend to fit two more to my TR6 this year. I've attached a PDF of the simple circuit diagram I followed. The buzzers can be bought from Vehicle Wiring Products Tel 0115 9305454. https://www.vehiclewiringproducts.co.uk/p-637-cab-buzzer?search=cab bu The buzzers are now £6.76 each. Martin Indicator AUDIBLE Repeaters.pdf Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 This is what I used. Simple wiring and strapped it to the under dash supports with a tie wrap - Loud enough to be heard when running with aeroscreens https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/22mm-12V-24V-110V-220V-DC-Red-LED-Flashing-Buzzer-Pilot-Panel-Indicator-Light-PA/233400280625?_trkparms=aid%3D555021%26algo%3DPL.SIMRVI%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20190711100440%26meid%3D9956ededa9544938a1998a8d50230d5d%26pid%3D100752%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D13%26mehot%3Dco%26sd%3D132994148311%26itm%3D233400280625%26pmt%3D1%26noa%3D0%26pg%3D2047675%26algv%3DSimplRVIAMLv5WebWithPLRVIOnTopCombiner&_trksid=p2047675.c100752.m1982 Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 Hi Pete W, that buzzer may not work on a TR6 as left and right have different polairites. A small bridge rectifier would sort it. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 14, 2020 Report Share Posted March 14, 2020 2 hours ago, RogerH said: Hi Pete W, that buzzer may not work on a TR6 as left and right have different polairites. A small bridge rectifier would sort it. Roger Try the MG version that self cancels after a short time. Controlled by pneumatic leakage from the switch. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pneumatic-Indicator-Switch-For-MGA-MG-TD-MGF-XK-150-AMK5607/352373619647?ul_ref=https%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F710-53481-19255-0%2F1%3Ficep_ff3%3D2%26pub%3D5574933636%26toolid%3D10001%26campid%3D5337487963%26customid%3D%26mpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww%252Eebay%252Eco%252Euk%252Fitm%252FPneumatic-Indicator-Switch-For-MGA-MG-TD-MGF-XK-150-AMK5607%252F352373619647%26srcrot%3D710-53481-19255-0%26rvr_id%3D2333671283166%26rvr_ts%3Dda5dbb341700ac3cf264cef4fff4f1d8&ul_noapp=true Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alan Gill Posted March 15, 2020 Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 I went this way. Used 2 green lights, in line of site on the dash just ahead of the steering wheel. Wired them in parallel to the N/S and O/S indicator circuits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil6 Posted March 15, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 15, 2020 Many Thanks for all your responses I’m sure I’ll be able to sort something out now. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Phil6 Posted March 18, 2020 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Thanks again for response I got it sorted with a cheap alarm and two wires onto existing flasher relay. works a treat. Phil. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Phil, can you please tell me where you got this. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Have a look here https://hc-cargo.co.uk/catalog/s/regular?term=160509 Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 A range are here http://www.dynamoregulatorconversions.com/flasher-units-shop.php Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Thanks guys! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 19, 2020 Report Share Posted March 19, 2020 Hi Paul, if you get stuck for a buzzer you could try here https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/magnetic-buzzer-components/5117664/ RSComp[s do some good stuff with free next day delivery. These buzzers work very well. I use one on the 4A flasher and an LED all built into the green flasher lens. If you need just one buzzer then I have a couple going spare at the moment - yours if you want. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 20, 2020 Report Share Posted March 20, 2020 Roger, Thank you. I’ll send you a PM. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 21, 2020 Report Share Posted March 21, 2020 Hi Paul, I've replied to your PM - forward your address Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulfc Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Roger, I’ve just emailed my address to you. I did send an earlier email with it but looks like it may have got lost in the ether! regards, Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted March 25, 2020 Report Share Posted March 25, 2020 Hi Paul, your emails are not getting through. Can you PM it to me. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted July 19, 2020 Report Share Posted July 19, 2020 Here is an alternative https://www.holden.co.uk/p/indicator_switc1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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