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Speedometer/RPM needles not working.

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Old 05-01-15, 04:12 PM
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Default Speedometer/RPM needles not working.

Any suggestions on how to fix this? I baby my car and rarely drive it. When I start up my car the needles usually move right then back to left starting position. Now it doesn't do that anymore. It only works when I park out in the sun for a bit. Anyone else experience this? Any suggestion on how to fix it? I know, I know...drive my car more! lol. Maybe my battery is getting old? I had my cluster replaced 6 months ago back when it was not illuminating in the middle of the needles under warranty.
Old 05-02-15, 05:23 AM
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I think the comment about your battery getting old may be spot-on. From what I understand, failure of the gauges to sweep during the start up sequence is definitely a symptom of a weak battery. Since any AutoZone store will test your battery for free, that would be my first move.
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Originally Posted by Bichon
I think the comment about your battery getting old may be spot-on. From what I understand, failure of the gauges to sweep during the start up sequence is definitely a symptom of a weak battery. Since any AutoZone store will test your battery for free, that would be my first move.
^^ I'd second this.

When my battery was going out, it was taking a slightly longer time to start and the needles stopped sweeping when the car starts.
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Thanks everyone! I only drive the car once or twice a week so the battery is probably slowly draining.
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