when starting up the truck (03, doesnt matter if its cold start or warm) all the dials on the dash go all the way down (speedo goes to 100mph, rpms all the way to redline, etc)..i hate the sound of it and was wondering if anyone else experiences it?

 

All the gauges in my '99 began to peg on startup when I needed a new battery.

Installed new battery and no more peg.

 

ahhhh that makes so much freakin sense! my battery has died multiple times when running the radio for about 10 mins without the truck started..gotta buy a new battery! thanks man!!!

 

when the dials go from peg to peg, the computer is reseting itself. some cars always do it, which i think is pretty cool when they do it. you will also see it when ever you disconnect the battery and hook it up and again, then turn the key on.. new batt. should work.

 

i think it looks cool, but the sound it makes counteracts the "coolness" haha. im headin over to get a duralast battery for 75 bucks. consumer reports rates in number 2..im lookin forward to not hearing the noise anymore. thanks fellas

 

what was #1? why not get it? cost too much?

 

die hard was #1. its 180 bucks vs 75. same stuff..even duralast has a better warranty. the noise is gone, and the truck starts up so much cleaner. good purchase

 

there ya go. enjoy that 75 bucks haha. (dont worry, I would have done the same thing haha)

 

yep i always try and get the best deals possible. didnt make sense to spend 125 dollars more for a tad bit better rating and less of a warranty. truck starts up so quick its awesome