Needles in Instrument Panel Vibrates !!!

In my Diesel Logan 1.5 DLX, The tachometer & speedometer needle in Instrument panel vibrates for a second as soon as the ignition key is started. After that it works normally. Has anyone faced such issue. Should I need to worry about it ????

Also earlier there used to continuously blink a red light in the panel even after engine off and locking the car (I guess for anti-theft or may b something else). But now its NOT . What shall be done now ???

Yes the anti theft light should blink !
as for the trembling needles I would not bother ! about them unless they start to do it while driving
If the car is under guarantee take it back and ask why the anti theft light has stopped flashing ! (This only Flashes when Locked !!!)

martin245 wrote:

Yes the anti theft light should blink !
as for the trembling needles I would not bother ! about them unless they start to do it while driving
If the car is under guarantee take it back and ask why the anti theft light has stopped flashing ! (This only Flashes when Locked !!!)

Stu the car is not under the guarantee since the model is of 2008. It is not flashing when locked. What can be done?? Is sending to service center an only option ?

Shall I tell you the truth !!!!
I would do nothing ! if it starts and gets you from A to B then who is worried about a flashing red Lamp ! Forget it mate and enjoy the rest of the car ! Nobody will steal it cos its got no flashing red light !!! But a Garage will Steal from you the price of repairing a Bulb and saying its something else

Thats my answer ! and you guys know me for someone that says what he thinks

Perfect Stu...Loved your answer...!!

Like I said I am a Man who tells it as it is !! my Logan is also 6 years old it has just bought me back down from the German Alps I was getting a Fuel consumption of 6,2 ltrs per 100 km what more can I ask for a 1400 MPI car with a boot bigger than a Mercedes Benz and 5 seats ! I look after her and she looks after me ! its a win win situation ! Nice OIL and correct Servicing ! thats all the Logan needs ! and when a lamp like the Anti theft fails then forget it ! Here is a good tip though !!!! If you are married or are Getting Married ! Hide the Logan cos Mother In Laws love to be chauffeured around Tell them you have bought a TUK TUK and they will leave you in peace
PM me for the Logan PDF files Not Diesel but the rest is the same ! Have a great weekend
Stu

Yes that what I loved in it, its a high performance machine if properly serviced and taken care off.
For your info i'm the one who has purchased this Logan from my uncle, if you could remember that post, the car already run 97500 km n now i'll make it to 100000 :-)
As far as mother in law is concerned I've to experience it yet not yet married
Bydway nice view your Logan & Snow together..Color Contrast is Superb.

Well, Sti the only problem i'm facing is that it has quite a hard clutch...Is it the Clutch wire?? Coz as per my uncle from whom i've purchased this told he has changed the clutch plate around 60k mark....Should it be checked now?? How can it be smoother as earlier.???

The Clutch is pretty hard so I hear in India ! I would also leave that alone ! How come your Uncle only got 60000 from his clutch ? If the clutch pedel goes down without groaning then its ok (In my eyes)

Yeah, Stu the clutch seems preety hard as compared to thr other same segment cars, though its not a hindrance but being living in a populated cities and mostly doing city driving it feels uncomfortable to drive with. If am running a sedan then it should feel the same..Right.
Yes, when I asked him about this he said it was changed at that time, i've no actual proof of it thats why am here on this forum to get the insights.

Well, European and Indian conditions are quite different, here if you go to a service center apart from your known ones (as in case of authorized centers) and take an example would ask for just a small repair in some part, they will just completely change the whole damn part and asks for a hefty amount including the labour charge :-/

Well not going deep in that, just wanted to confirm that How can that Clutch be smoother, would it cost me for complete Clutch assembly or I just need to change the Clutch wire.??

Have I sent you the PDF files of the Logan workshop manual ? its for the Petrol but the rest is the same ! you could change your own clutch cable
stu

PM me your email address

Stu. Have PM you my email id to send the pdf.
I would appreciate if you can see to it.

Been a little late in arriving here. If anyone has the issues of vibrating (violently) needles when trying to start your cars, give a check to the fuse box. In my car, the dome lamp fuse was blown and replacing it, fixed the issue.

Surya

vsuprak wrote:

Been a little late in arriving here. If anyone has the issues of vibrating (violently) needles when trying to start your cars, give a check to the fuse box. In my car, the dome lamp fuse was blown and replacing it, fixed the issue.

Surya

vsuprak: Yeah, it vibrates (violently) when starting the car & work normally after that. Although i haven't checked the fuse box yet (being new owner of the car, didnt know much about its functionality). Yet, i know the fuse box is situated and can have access from extreme left side of the dashboard.

My Dome light is functioning properly even then would you suggest me to replace it?? Please advise?

Also suggest how can a blown fuse be known??

It's on the left of your dashboard. When you open it, the lid has a layout of the fuses and there is a clip to help you remove and check the fuses.

A blown fuse will look like this

In case it is not blown, you need not replace it.
Just get it checked at service.

If any of the fuses is blown...does battery terminals need to be dismantle before changing the fuse or it can be changed instantaneously by just opening the fuse box??'

No need of removing the battery teminal. You can just pull out the blown one and clip a good one back in.

I found that all fuses are intact, but still the needles vibrate initially

Before you send your vehicle for the checkup, speak to the service advisor.
Many a times, the solution is available over phone itself. Spares you the time and money both.

Surya

initially !!!! Its not a problem so leave it be unless you want to pay aelectrical check up fee to someone who will then say ahhhh its OK

Do this test !!! Press and keep pressed the button on the tacho window for 5 seconds then turn on the ignition (not the motor) you will hear a Beep let go of the Button and watch your tacho THIS IS THE SELF TEST FOR YOUR ELECTICS IN THE TACHO

look at this German film Let me know how you got on guys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dGj9WNd83Q

Yes, am letting it remain intact...coz if i'll ask to the service guys they will say nothing but to change the whole cluster...why the hell these dumbos learn to repair :-/

Following this forum indeed can give more knowledge then asking those Service Guys.

Yes, I did that test, keeping the button pressed and turning on the key resulted in a diagnostic mode...needless started moving here and there. Didnt heard any beep sound though. But, that initial vibration problem still remains.

It is not looking any problem (hope so) but as soon as I turn up the key, and both needles Vibrates in panel..and it feels WHATT..

The main thing is they settle down when you turn on the motor and drive !have you had a radio fitted ? Turn off the radio and switch the Ign back on ! Maybe its joined to the Cluster light Cable !
JUST A THOUGHT !

There is no beep beep in Indian models as a cost cutting measure.

My Indicators Beep

martin245 wrote:

The main thing is they settle down when you turn on the motor and drive !have you had a radio fitted ? Turn off the radio and switch the Ign back on ! Maybe its joined to the Cluster light Cable !
JUST A THOUGHT !

Yes, they just vibrate around0-100 rpm counter vigorously creating a sound like "Ghrrrr" as soon as I turn on the key and then stops. Infact this thing happens so instantaneously that this vibration ends microseconds earlier then the heater light goes off. Yes I do have CD player installed. but that shouldn't be any problem.