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IOM-SS · 02-08-2010, 10:35 PM

Tachometer, Speedometer, Gas Gage, Temprature Gage, 4 Gage cluster. question is when i start the Camaro up all the gages go over to there maximum reading the over to normal can anyone enlighten me why this happens?

Sir Nuke · 02-08-2010, 10:39 PM

That is NORMAL.....they are all linked to the computer......all of GM's cars do that......at least all that are electronically controled

mikel441 · 02-08-2010, 11:55 PM

I'm guessing a self test of some kind. Part of the start up routine with the electronics in the car.

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 02-08-2010, 11:57 PM

Because it can!!!! Shit is rad!

lmao ......

Self test to ensure full range and calibration.
-Ivan

RCLapCar · 02-09-2010, 12:20 AM

The primary reason for all the guages moving and lights turning on when you turn the key is to allow YOU to visually check that all the indicators are functional.

Plus it just looks cool too.

Big Brunsy · 02-09-2010, 03:42 AM

All of your idiot lights should also come on at this time. It's called a "bulb check" that way you can see when one of your lights is out or guages is not functioning

flyby · 02-09-2010, 05:05 AM

all electronic guages do the same thing

kbs71 · 02-09-2010, 09:25 AM

It's the computers way of ensuring that the signal it sends to the instruments is received. The computer sends a signal to go full deflection and then monitors the instraments to ensure they are doing what they are being told to do.

wylde1 · 02-09-2010, 01:27 PM

yep if they don't make it all the way to full deflection your computer throws a code to let you know it needs to be fixed

Angrybird 12 · 02-09-2010, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Inferno-Orange-Metallic

Tachometer, Speedometer, Gas Gage, Temprature Gage, 4 Gage cluster. question is when i start the Camaro up all the gages go over to there maximum reading the over to normal can anyone enlighten me why this happens?

It's normal, It is like an All systems go check.. even my 2007 HHR does that..

2010 SSRS · 02-09-2010, 01:32 PM

cool

TJ91 · 02-09-2010, 01:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bad Karma

Because it can!!!! Shit is rad!

lmao ......

Self test to ensure full range and calibration.
-Ivan

IOM-SS · 02-11-2010, 12:50 AM

i would like to thank everyone for there feedback on this it makes it even more fun to drive the Camaro

02-08-2010, 10:35 PM	#1
IOM-SS Drives: 2010 SS RS 2G1FT1EWXA9163596 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County California Posts: 219 View My Garage	instruments Tachometer, Speedometer, Gas Gage, Temprature Gage, 4 Gage cluster. question is when i start the Camaro up all the gages go over to there maximum reading the over to normal can anyone enlighten me why this happens?

02-08-2010, 10:39 PM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '20 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,356 View My Garage	That is NORMAL.....they are all linked to the computer......all of GM's cars do that......at least all that are electronically controled __________________

02-08-2010, 11:55 PM	#3
mikel441 Drives: 2014 Sonic, 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Posts: 2,453 View My Garage	I'm guessing a self test of some kind. Part of the start up routine with the electronics in the car. __________________

02-09-2010, 12:20 AM	#5
RCLapCar Drives: 2016 2SS A8 HB/JB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 505	The primary reason for all the guages moving and lights turning on when you turn the key is to allow YOU to visually check that all the indicators are functional. Plus it just looks cool too. __________________ Current: 2016 2SS Hyper Blue/Jet Black Former: 2010 2LT/RS IOM/IO - Solo Catback w/ J-Pipes

02-09-2010, 09:25 AM	#8
kbs71 I know dats' rite.. Drives: 2010 ABM M6 2SS/RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 46	It's the computers way of ensuring that the signal it sends to the instruments is received. The computer sends a signal to go full deflection and then monitors the instraments to ensure they are doing what they are being told to do. __________________ 2010' ABM M6, SS/RS a work in progress. Fastlane CAI ARH 1 7/8" headers and custom 3" stainless X piped exhaust with 5" tips Rear view mirror mounted LED shift light. Pedders Track 2Xa Supercar package with Xa Coilovers. Pfadt 1le swaybars and endlinks front and rear. Rear Tie rods/trailing arms. MGW shifter MPD1 rear spoiler Sullivan Aluminum pedals

02-08-2010, 11:57 PM	#4
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,170	Because it can!!!! Shit is rad! lmao ...... Self test to ensure full range and calibration. -Ivan

02-09-2010, 03:42 AM	#6
Big Brunsy Drives: 2010 supercharged LS3 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Le Mars, Iowa Posts: 2,235 View My Garage	All of your idiot lights should also come on at this time. It's called a "bulb check" that way you can see when one of your lights is out or guages is not functioning

02-09-2010, 05:05 AM	#7
flyby Drives: 2010 Silver SS Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Glen Gardner, NJ Posts: 1,336 View My Garage	all electronic guages do the same thing

02-09-2010, 01:27 PM	#9
wylde1 I am the Stig Drives: Black w/ IOM stripe 1SS Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN Posts: 1,312	yep if they don't make it all the way to full deflection your computer throws a code to let you know it needs to be fixed __________________ 2010 Camaro - 1SS, Black w/ Orange stripes

02-09-2010, 01:32 PM	#11
2010 SSRS Drives: 3 V8 Camaros Join Date: May 2009 Location: The Ocean State Posts: 111,187 View My Garage	cool

02-11-2010, 12:50 AM	#13
IOM-SS Drives: 2010 SS RS 2G1FT1EWXA9163596 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Orange County California Posts: 219 View My Garage	Thank you i would like to thank everyone for there feedback on this it makes it even more fun to drive the Camaro

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