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    Sweeping Gauges

    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.

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    LOL Bob!

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

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    OK thanks Bill.

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Torchmach View Post
    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...

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    Glad I was able to help.

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