DubbsFaris Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 When I start the car, both of my RPM and speedo gauge needles cycle all the way pegged and then back to 0, (or idle for the RPM gauge). Jon Lund told me this meant I had an electronics issue, but none I have been able to find, and my car runs perfect, so I dont really care, but do your cars do this too, and his is mistaken, or do I have a potential issue there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgus Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 mine does the same thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500_Grad Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Mine does it also. I always just figured it was supposed to, just like how all you lights come on, on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT500_Grad Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Mine does it also. I always just figured it was supposed to, just like how all you lights come on, on the dash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Hamilton Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 That's normal on our cars, however on earlier model Mustangs it was a sign of a soon to fail battery. Ask me how I know, and yes I thought it was cool the first time it saw it but one week later my '03 Mustang battery was dead. 20 plus years ago iyou'd get an indication of a battery as it was going as it got weaker. Now days it starts fine one day and the next, it's dead. You can always make a cool video of it like I did below: 0 to 160 mph.wmv 0 to 160 mph.wmv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COBRA SCOTTY Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 That is an absolutely normal function and even my 2010 Fusion Sport has that feature. Scotty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tony356 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 When I start the car, both of my RPM and speedo gauge needles cycle all the way pegged and then back to 0, (or idle for the RPM gauge). Jon Lund told me this meant I had an electronics issue, but none I have been able to find, and my car runs perfect, so I dont really care, but do your cars do this too, and his is mistaken, or do I have a potential issue there? Mine too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 My wifes Toyota Matrix does that if that is any help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug_GT350 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 My wifes Toyota Matrix does that if that is any help. before or after the throttle sticks..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07SGT4578 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 my 2010 v6 and my 2010 f-150 do this also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DubbsFaris Posted April 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 thanks guys! one less worry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shel-b001 Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 before or after the throttle sticks..... Both before & after. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carl19877276 Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 When I start the car, both of my RPM and speedo gauge needles cycle all the way pegged and then back to 0, (or idle for the RPM gauge). Jon Lund told me this meant I had an electronics issue, but none I have been able to find, and my car runs perfect, so I dont really care, but do your cars do this too, and his is mistaken, or do I have a potential issue there? not to worry. if you go to fords website and do some research you will see that all new fords do this. its a small detail that ford did to personally greet you when you get in your car. its basically your ford saying hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Venom4U Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 Me three or four I lost count. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NordicShelby Posted August 2, 2011 Report Share Posted August 2, 2011 When I start the car, both of my RPM and speedo gauge needles cycle all the way pegged and then back to 0, (or idle for the RPM gauge). Jon Lund told me this meant I had an electronics issue, but none I have been able to find, and my car runs perfect, so I dont really care, but do your cars do this too, and his is mistaken, or do I have a potential issue there? I think John Luft was trying to get you paranoid and then giggling about it after he walked away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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