Sweeping Gauges

[DesertMach]

Hey Guy's,

I just noticed lately that all my gauges do a full sweep for about 3 seconds everytime I start the Mach, I don't remember this happening before. Is this an indication that it is time for a new battery?? (still has the original battery from 03 Lol on borrowed time I guess) The car cranks fine,(no slugishness from the starter) starts fine, runs fine no other problems.
I just need to know if this is normal or some type of indication of something?? If it needs to be checked out please let me know, I plan on going to PSR within the next week or 2 to get some other work done.

Thanks in advance for your help.
Bob.

[WildBill]

LOL Bob!

It's a symptom of low battery voltage. Check to make sure your alternator is functioning properly and replace your battery.

[DesertMach]

OK thanks Bill.

[Torchmach]

You still have your original 03' battery Bob? Lets give it an honorary Duracell award!

I replaced my battery last weekend, not bad, 48 months out of a 36 month battery. I was luckier than Rick, mine died in the garage. I was kind of expecting it too, it had been slower turning the motor over the past couple weeks.

[DesertMach]

You still have your original 03' battery Bob? Lets give it an honorary Duracell award!

I replaced my battery last weekend, not bad, 48 months out of a 36 month battery. I was luckier than Rick, mine died in the garage. I was kind of expecting it too, it had been slower turning the motor over the past couple weeks.

Well I didn't have any problems with it dragging when starting, But I replaced the battery this weekend and that fixed the issue of the sweeping guages, so it looks like Bill was right on the money, Thanks M1M...

[WildBill]

Glad I was able to help.