Lazy rev counter...

[Inkyskin]

Hi all,

I noticed this evening that when I start the car, the rev counter won't move untill about 5 to 20 seconds after the car has been started. It makes no difference if I run the car for a while, turn off, and then turn straight back on, it still takes its time...

Any ideas what might cause this?

It was fine this afternoon, and I'll see what happens tomorrow. I seriously think my car is haunted - phanton indicator stalk probs that have fixed themselves, now this!

 

[KillerHERTZ]

This use to happen from time to time on my old W202 (1995) a strong whack to the side of the speedo normally fixed it.

It will be a loose connection to the dash cluster, have a go at removing the unit to check the connections etc.

 

[Dieselman]

It's probably the paint on the stop needle. Scrape the black paint off then either leave it or cover with some plastic sheathing.

 

[Inkyskin]

Cheers Guys

 

[Inkyskin]

The car had been sat for a couple of says when it took longest to start working, today it seemed better, about 1 second before it started working.

When I get the time I'll take a look at the paint the the connections