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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 05:12 PM
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Gauges sticking

Hello All,
I live in Missouri and it has been between -3 degrees and 17 degrees for the last five days, my 2007 xlt usually cranks over and starts after a few seconds, It is taking about five seconds for it to turn over and start, but when it does the gauges are sticking then fluttering, then after about five seconds of the truck running they are going to their normal position. I know it is cold, but should the gauges be sticking or should I take it to the dealership to have it checked out? My truck sits outside under a carport at night.
Has anyone else had this happen? It has never done this before and I have owned the truck for a little over a year and it never did this last winter. Thanks
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 09:07 PM
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No need to take it to a dealership. Had the same problem. Real simple fix, changed out my battery and she fired right up with no gauges sticking.
 
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Old Jan 5, 2010 | 10:49 PM
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yup battery

cold killed it
 
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Old Jan 6, 2010 | 02:24 PM
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just happened to me the beginning of this season.....sucked but the cold killed the battery....ended up having a bad cell.
 
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I thought it might be that, thanks for the heads up!
 
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Old Jan 9, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Went to the dealership today, they tested the battery and it was bad. They put me in a new one under warranty.
 
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