Gauge cluster sweep??

2000fordstanggt · Aug 22, 2007

Almost everytime I start the car my gauges sweep like I'm holding the trip button to do the gauge diagnostics. Why is it doing this? I have a 93 tune from Brenspeed and the tuner I'm using is the SCT Xcalibrator 2 if that has anything to do with it.

crzyhrse99 · Aug 22, 2007

Possibly the battery is about to take a dump on you. Mine does that along with a slow start if it has been sitting a couple days. I'm pretty sure i'll have to get a new batt before winter, still running on the stock one.

2000fordstanggt · Aug 22, 2007

yeah im still running the original stock battery also. im pretty sure this starter is on its way out, could that have anything to do with it?

Rusty67 · Aug 22, 2007

I'd be willing to bet you think the starter is on its way out because your battery is almost done for. When your battery is close to gone it can cause weak start conditions and the gauges WILL do a full sweet every time you start your car. Took me about a week and 1 jump start to figure that one out on my own lol.

2000fordstanggt · Aug 23, 2007

thanks..ill have to get a new battery then. tonight i was backing her into the garage, trying to be quiet, so i was using all clutch no gas and whenever i heard the fan turn on she stalled. could a weak battery cause that since the alternator is working harder?

the98stang · Aug 23, 2007

2000fordstanggt said:
thanks..ill have to get a new battery then. tonight i was backing her into the garage, trying to be quiet, so i was using all clutch no gas and whenever i heard the fan turn on she stalled. could a weak battery cause that since the alternator is working harder?

Just have the battery and alternator tested.

Sinewave · Aug 23, 2007

Try cleaning the battery terminals.

Rusty67 · Aug 23, 2007

He has a 2000GT with a stock battery and its now 2007. I think its time to change his battery and I'm perty sure thats the problem. Batteries only last so long guys.

2000fordstanggt · Aug 23, 2007

no i got a 99 that i just bought..im assuming that its the stock battery. its a motorcraft 540 cca battery. if its not the original its a direct replacment. is there a date anywhere on the battery?

crzyhrse99 · Aug 23, 2007

Like I said earlier, I have the same experience as you are having. Im allmost positive it is the batt on its last leg. Check youre terminal fist and they are tight and clean, prob invest in a battery.

That being said, most guys will say get an optima battery. We both have 99's and on the stock batt so that being said I will go with motorcraft.....8 yrs and still going, barely but going .

2000fordstanggt · Aug 24, 2007

crzyhrse99 said:
Like I said earlier, I have the same experience as you are having. Im allmost positive it is the batt on its last leg. Check youre terminal fist and they are tight and clean, prob invest in a battery.

That being said, most guys will say get an optima battery. We both have 99's and on the stock batt so that being said I will go with motorcraft.....8 yrs and still going, barely but going .

thanks, i will definitly be getting a new battery soon. id like to get motorcraft also again, do you know of a motorcraft battery that has a higher rating thats the same size as stock? instead of a direct replacment id like to upgrade a little if possible.

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