https://blazerforum.com/forum/ en Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:02:36 GMT vBulletin 60 https://blazerforum.com/forum/images/kirsch/misc/rss.jpg https://blazerforum.com/forum/ https://blazerforum.com/forum/lighting-electrical-52/starter-fails-battery-acts-dead-107675/ Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:42:11 GMT New battery, no change. Turn the key to Start, starter slow, lights dim. Bad battery? Starter? No, both new. The STARTER BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY. Why this caused the battery to... New battery, no change. Turn the key to Start, starter slow, lights dim.

Bad battery? Starter?

No, both new. The STARTER BOLTS WERE NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY.

Why this caused the battery to appear ' dead?' I dont know, but after loosening and retightening the bolts to the engine block, the starter cranks like new. ]]> daveca https://blazerforum.com/forum/lighting-electrical-52/starter-fails-battery-acts-dead-107675/