Speedometer Spike When Starting Murano

I don't know whether it's common with the Murano but I would expect to see some transient electrical effects when starting.

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#3 of 7 That's normal for mine by martinrrrr

Jun 09, 2008 (4:08 am)

That's the normal behavior on my 2009. At initial startup, the RPM and the MPH needles go to the redline and then settle back to normal.

#4 of 7 Re: Speedometer Spike When Starting Murano [discount80] by davidv935

Jun 10, 2008 (6:13 pm)

Replying to: discount80 (Jun 08, 2008 7:43 pm)

My RPM and speedometer do the same thing. Obviously, it's not a reflection of a spike in the actual engine speed, rather it seems to be just a reflection of electrical activation of the gauges.

#5 of 7 Another "me too" post ... by rovingeye

Oct 11, 2008 (8:59 am)

Since the Murano has a push-button start, I would expect the meters on the cars to spike. There is no way for the car's electricals to know what you are going to do next unlike the old 3-position manual insert key where you got the battery active before you actually turned on the ignition ...

I test drove 3 Murano's (the last being the LE AWD trim) and noticed this behavior with all 3 trims, hence was better prepared when I bought my own SL.

#6 of 7 Re: Speedometer Spike When Starting Murano [discount80] by crammer

Jan 19, 2009 (12:22 pm)

Replying to: discount80 (Jun 08, 2008 7:43 pm)

The needle-stretch is absolutely normal, nothing to do with any electrical noise or anything of the sort. My guess is designers (and their focus groups) thought it made the Murano look more sporty. Myself, I kinda like it (not that I think the car was lacking in sportiness in any way). I use it as a mandatory "wait" period before shifting into gear so I am sure everything is ready to go.
If you don't like it, you can disable it via the "DIAL EFFECTS" option on your dot-matrix display.

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#7 of 7 Re: Speedometer Spike When Starting Murano [crammer] by kjsmitty

Jan 19, 2009 (1:46 pm)

Replying to: crammer (Jan 19, 2009 12:22 pm)

Very true folks - TOTALLY normal.

Just an effect - has nothing to do with an engine or start "spike"..
As others mentioned many race indicators / performance vehicles etc perform a complete swing of the gauge/needles as either a start-up calibration, or indication that the gauge is working properly and will display the entire range/parameter.

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