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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 05:59 PM
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2000 my supercrew, instruments started acting up recently when I turn the key on they peg-out then go to zero then level out. what could be causing this? Anybody got any ideas?
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Old Aug 27, 2010 | 06:09 PM
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probably a bad connection on the battery terminals. the instruments peg out after you reconnect the battery and turn the key the first time
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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Ya prolly the battery. Make sure your terminals are clean. If it persists make sure your battery is charged, and of course if it still persists you will prolly need a new battery. If it gets that bad it will obviously have trouble starting and stuff.
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 12:17 AM
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mine does that...but only sometimes...mostly after iv towed something...so cud b harness related....but its nevr been a big issue for me
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Old Aug 28, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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low volts/dead battery. mine did that when I lost a cell in the battery. Put a volt meter on it and see, easiest thing to check first before you dig too deep
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