Anyone else find three turn signal flashes to signal a lane change insufficient? I flash three times just to warn other drivers I'm planning a lane change, then continue flashing as i make the maneuver, in case someone isn't paying attention.

To me, the 3-flash just says "I might be going to change lanes ... I haven't decided yet". And especially when you're in traffic, people will rush in to cut you off if you're not careful. Keeping on flashing says "I'm coming over, so watch out."

I'd like to see the 3-flash system become at least 5 flashes of the turn signal. Anyone else agree?

 

I just bought a car recently that has this feature.
kinda had to get used to using it.

by the third flash, i'm in the next lane.
I'm also in Houston; and we drive a lot faster than DFW!

 

I found it very useful for making a lane change that can be done quickly. Don't have it on my TSX and was surprised how much I missed it but used to it now.

 

I like it a lot but agree that an extra flash or two would be better. My daughter's CX-5 has the option on the touchscreen menu to deactivate it but it also only flashes three times.

 

Nah...three is plenty. I think the last vehicle I owned withOUT the lane-change flash was the '91 Miata...about 9 vehicles ago...including 7 Volvos.

If you want more 'blinks', just give a turn signal like any cheap old car.

'Course, one thing I've noticed here in Austin is the propensity for people to turn on their signals and drive along, figuring the turn signal would vaporize the vehicle next to them. And, just yesterday, I saw two different vehicles move two lanes plus the turn lane over...all while signalling with the OPPOSITE signal.

 

I use the three-flash when traffic isn't very heavy, but hold it longer when I am trying to work my way in to heavier traffic... I love the feature and use it about 90% of the time.

 

Big Ditto. 3 blinks is enough for it's purpose. You shouldn't change lanes until you know it's clear and then when you do, it shouldn't take all day. Hence the 3 blinks. Just about any manufacturer that includes this feature uses 3 blinks.

 

LOL. Sure you weren't in Florida?

 

Yeah, I've had BMW's with the 3-blink. Just seems like you use the 3 quick blinks to say "Here I come", then jerk over into the other lane with no further warning.

I guess it's a bonus to get ANY warning in most areas. But here in TX it's actually the law that you have to signal lane changes ... although it's not heavily enforced.

 

i agree with BH.
however, i also agree with the OP. another couple of blinks would be better.

 

3 flash is perfect for me

 

Where I live, in the SF Bay Area, it seems people aren't using turn signals anymore. It's annoying. I'd be happy if people would give just three flashes

 

Turn signals telegraph your intentions to the enemy.

 

LOL. I had a guy tell me once he didn't use turn signals because he wasn't into asking people to let him change lanes.

I told him I didn't look at that way - that I'm telling them I'm coming over and they can deal with it any way they want.

 

Yeah, he sounds like a real winner. Its such a simple thing and it makes it safer for the signaler and everyone around them.

Then you get those that signal and make the lane change if it is safe to do so or not. Just as bad.

 

Sax...am also in Bay Area...can you recommend a dealership for service? Am in East Bay...

 

What are all these turn signals you guys are talking about?? *lol*

 

My wife has been happy with service at Pleasanton Acura for her TL, where we bought the car 7 years ago. For oil changes we usually use coupons (oil change, tire rotation, multipoint inspection). Other than an early recall and a subsequent early battery replacement under warranty, we had no significant service other than oil changes (I did my own cabin filter replacement).

Now that she drives the new RDX, we are likely to try Acura of Fremont, where we bought it. I'm hoping we see coupons by the time we need our first service. If we need warranty work we'll give Fremont a shot at it, too. It's only 6 miles from home.

 

Those guys are just letting you know where they were.

 

My CTS Coupe and our X5 are the same. I like it. I don't feel like I need more.

 

I realize this is a six year old thread but I'm interested in adding a couple of blinks ('17 RDX) and hope OBDII software is now available to do that. Is there?

Toyota owners can use a program called TechStream to manipulate all of the (normally dealer only) settings ranging from lighting to remote start time, seat movement, window open/close via remote, register keys, dozens of other settings including, yes, the number of times the signals blink when using the lane change function. The maximum is 7.

Ford owners have the same option with an easy to find program/app called FORScan. It allows access via an OBDII reader to literally every computer on the Ford vehicle so literally dozens of systems can be turned on/off, timers changed, items added or removed from dashboard displays and...you guessed it, the number of times the signal blinks for the lane change function.

It's hard to imagine nobody has come up with an OBD app that lets owners do the same things with their Honda/Acura vehicles. If it exists what is it called and where can it be found?

Thanks very much!

 

5 flashes or making it selectable would be better.