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Old 06-17-2006, 02:15 PM
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Hey folks. When I turn the key to start my truck, all the needles in all the guages peg to the right, then all the way back to the left, then move to where belong when engine running. Any ideas?
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 02:25 PM
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I had an Expedition that did that. Neede a new battery. That solved my problem. It might solve yours. Have your battery tested.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 03:07 PM
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My 01 f150 did that too, new battery took care of it.
 
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Old 06-17-2006, 04:15 PM
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they will do this after the pcm has lost power. check the connections on the battery.
 
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Old 06-19-2006, 10:52 PM
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Thanks alot folks. The battery tested weak, new one solved the problem. Thanks again.
 
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