Woah! Has this ever happened to you?

sfflyer8 · 12-01-2010, 06:04 AM

First day of rifle deer season, I was up at 5 AM, a little tired...I hoped into the truck with a buddy and was about to start it up. My fault, I was talking and not completely paying attention. I went to start up the truck and didn't turn the ignition the whole way and got that awful clicking starter sounds. So as I realized it I stopped talking and turned it the whole way. But right before I turned it the whole way, the starter gave up. It gave up but the truck still started. But when it started it up, the tachometer and speedometer when jumping and clicking like crazy!

I quickly turned it off, removed the key, waited and started it up again with no problems. Well, except that both trip-odometers were reset. Not sure it caused any damage but it certainly caught me off guard.

Can anyone explain what happened or has it happened to anyone else?

speedlever · 12-01-2010, 06:33 AM

Congratulations. Sounds like you've discovered a new feature!

Never heard of this one before.

zroger73 · 12-01-2010, 10:58 AM

Random electrical spike...or...battery is on its last leg.

25 Year Honda Owner · 12-01-2010, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by zroger73

Random electrical spike...or...battery is on its last leg.

I agree, don't get too far from home, battery is telling you something!!

TAILDRAGGER-J3 · 12-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Vote #3 for the battery.

shortspark · 12-01-2010, 12:21 PM

I'm going to change a few words from sfflyer8's post. This is what happened to me opening day:

First day of rifle deer season, I was up at 5 AM, a little tired...I hopped into the truck with a buddy and was about to start it up. My fault, I was talking and not completely paying attention. I went to start up the truck and didn't turn my butt the whole way in the seat and just jumped in. I got that awful snapping sound. So as I realized it I stopped talking and turned my body the whole way. But right before I turned it the whole way, my back gave up. It gave up but the lower body was still able to turn. But when I started up again out of the seat, the whole thing gave up and I fell to the ground!

I quickly got up, removed my hunting jacket, waited and took some deep breaths with no problems. Well, except that I could not take a step. Not sure it caused any permanent back damage but it certainly caught me off guard.

Can anyone explain what happened or has it happened to anyone else?

Well, I went to the doctor and it was a muscle spasm busting up against my nerve. Anti-inflammatory pills and muscle relaxers did the trick. Ruined my hunting opening weekend but that aside, all is now well.

xd9x19 · 12-01-2010, 12:33 PM

Another vote for the battery going bad. I've had the speedometer and tach needles jump around and make clicking noises when the battery has been low and/or needed a jump start.

sfflyer8 · 12-01-2010, 01:04 PM

Thanks for the replies. Start the clock and I'll post again when the battery dies.

Also, when I get home I'll post a pic of my 6 point.

Ps-shortspark loved the story, hope you're ok.

25 Year Honda Owner · 12-01-2010, 01:40 PM

I have never seen another vehicle that has a battery that can make every light/display look like a LED light show on the 4th of July!! Also it may lock your steering wheel. I have had the happen only once and it is quite an experience!!

MikeT · 12-01-2010, 04:16 PM

BATTERY

12-01-2010, 06:04 AM	#1
sfflyer8 ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Harrisburg/Lancaster PA Posts: 315	Woah! Has this ever happened to you? First day of rifle deer season, I was up at 5 AM, a little tired...I hoped into the truck with a buddy and was about to start it up. My fault, I was talking and not completely paying attention. I went to start up the truck and didn't turn the ignition the whole way and got that awful clicking starter sounds. So as I realized it I stopped talking and turned it the whole way. But right before I turned it the whole way, the starter gave up. It gave up but the truck still started. But when it started it up, the tachometer and speedometer when jumping and clicking like crazy! I quickly turned it off, removed the key, waited and started it up again with no problems. Well, except that both trip-odometers were reset. Not sure it caused any damage but it certainly caught me off guard. Can anyone explain what happened or has it happened to anyone else? __________________ 2010-Honda CR-V 8k 2006-Honda RTL 85k 1992-Jeep Cherokee, Laredo 156k --------------------------------------------------- Cub Cadet 1170 model --------------------------------------------------- 3 Tabby cats 1 German Shepard

12-01-2010, 06:33 AM	#2
speedlever Moderator 2008 RTS Billet Silver Metallic Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: High Point, NC Posts: 13,963	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? Congratulations. Sounds like you've discovered a new feature! Never heard of this one before. __________________ 2008 Ridgeline RTS in BSM 2006 Pilot EXL-RES in BSM

12-01-2010, 12:14 PM	#5
TAILDRAGGER-J3 ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTS Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Aggieland, TX Posts: 92	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? Vote #3 for the battery. __________________ 2006 Redrock Pearl RL, Easymount Ipod adpater, RoadyII XM receiver, (both in space below radio), Trifecta Bed Cover, 12 volt outlet in bed side, and dual-band Ham radio in the center console. Honda Lawnmower & Honda GL500

12-01-2010, 12:21 PM	#6
shortspark ROC Rank: 1k Comma Club 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: May 2005 Location: Eastern part of Texas Posts: 1,917	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? I'm going to change a few words from sfflyer8's post. This is what happened to me opening day: First day of rifle deer season, I was up at 5 AM, a little tired...I hopped into the truck with a buddy and was about to start it up. My fault, I was talking and not completely paying attention. I went to start up the truck and didn't turn my butt the whole way in the seat and just jumped in. I got that awful snapping sound. So as I realized it I stopped talking and turned my body the whole way. But right before I turned it the whole way, my back gave up. It gave up but the lower body was still able to turn. But when I started up again out of the seat, the whole thing gave up and I fell to the ground! I quickly got up, removed my hunting jacket, waited and took some deep breaths with no problems. Well, except that I could not take a step. Not sure it caused any permanent back damage but it certainly caught me off guard. Can anyone explain what happened or has it happened to anyone else? Well, I went to the doctor and it was a muscle spasm busting up against my nerve. Anti-inflammatory pills and muscle relaxers did the trick. Ruined my hunting opening weekend but that aside, all is now well.

12-01-2010, 12:33 PM	#7
xd9x19 ROC Rank: Senior 2006 RTL White / Beige Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cordova, TN Posts: 961	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? Another vote for the battery going bad. I've had the speedometer and tach needles jump around and make clicking noises when the battery has been low and/or needed a jump start. __________________

12-01-2010, 10:58 AM	#3
zroger73 ROC Rank: 2k Comma Club 2010 RTL Crystal Black Pearl Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Clarksville City, Texas (near Longview) Posts: 2,401	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? Random electrical spike...or...battery is on its last leg. __________________ 2010 Crystal Black Pearl Honda Ridgeline RTL w/ Navigation Former daily drivers: 09 Civic, 08 G35, 07 Ridgeline, 06 Accord, 99 Regal, 98 Neon, 96 Ranger, 95 Probe, 94 Escort, 92 Grand Am, 91 Tempo, 86 Escort, 69 Skylark Former toys: 09 Silverado, 00 Cavalier, 99 B2500, 96 Cougar, 93 Cougar, 84 Fiero, 71 Ford Truck http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mPjwc_BQhYA

12-01-2010, 01:04 PM	#8
sfflyer8 ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RTL Nighthawk Black / Beige Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Harrisburg/Lancaster PA Posts: 315	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? Thanks for the replies. Start the clock and I'll post again when the battery dies. Also, when I get home I'll post a pic of my 6 point. Ps-shortspark loved the story, hope you're ok. __________________ 2010-Honda CR-V 8k 2006-Honda RTL 85k 1992-Jeep Cherokee, Laredo 156k --------------------------------------------------- Cub Cadet 1170 model --------------------------------------------------- 3 Tabby cats 1 German Shepard Last edited by sfflyer8; 12-01-2010 at 01:07 PM.

12-01-2010, 01:40 PM	#9
25 Year Honda Owner ROC Rank: 9k Comma Club 2013 RTL Dark Cherry Pearl Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Winchester,Tennessee Posts: 9,154	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? I have never seen another vehicle that has a battery that can make every light/display look like a LED light show on the 4th of July!! Also it may lock your steering wheel. I have had the happen only once and it is quite an experience!! __________________ 25 Year Honda Owner "The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government." - Patrick Henry Last edited by 25 Year Honda Owner; 12-01-2010 at 04:43 PM.

12-01-2010, 04:16 PM	#10
MikeT Mall Ninja Moderator 2006 RTL Billet Silver / Gray Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arlington, Texas 76002 Posts: 7,504	Re: Woah! Has this ever happened to you? BATTERY __________________ 2006 Ridgeline RTL, Silver with roofrack. 2000 Accord V6 EX, White no roofrack.

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