W24 chassis with an 8.1 engine intermittent starting problem

Question

My mountain aire has less then 18000 miles on it by recently I am having some starting problems. When I turn the key I hear the relays click and there is a draw on the power as all the lights dim (normal when starting) but nothing happens the engine will not turn over so far after several attempts the engine fires up. I am afraid sooner or later I will be in trouble. The battery is fully charged  and all the fuses are good. Any suggestions as to what I should be checking? thanks

pf_pm · Answer

Could be a bad ground or battery terminals need to be cleaned.

edm3rd · Answer

Sticking starter solenoid is another possibility.

mountainair05 · Answer

Bad starter or  solenoid. Lights should not dim. Too much draw.

rgatijnet1 · Answer

Try the "battery boost" switch when you start your engine. If it helps, there is no problem with the starter and it may indicate a bad chassis battery or chassis battery connection is the problem.

bhivetravels · Answer

MountainAir05 wrote:Bad starter or  solenoid. Lights should not dim. Too much draw.X2

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W24 chassis with an 8.1 engine intermittent starting problem

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