Starting problems

[coalminer78]

I have a 2000 Montana. I'm having trouble when I start it. It starts to crank for about a second than everything goes dead (starter, light and etc.) for about 1 1/2 seconds or so than it starts. It just started this on the weekend. I drive 50 miles one way to work so I want to get this fixed and not get stuck at work if it stays dead and doesnt start one time. Thanks in advance for your help.

 

[melsg5]

Do you have a check engine light? Check to see if the battery connections are tight both at the battery and at the starter and at the ground. Have your battery and alternator tested.

 

[coalminer78]

In case anyone has the say problem, it was the battery. I've never had a battery slowly die but that is what was happening. They usually die all at once for me.

 

[msmith1956]

Glad you got it fixed.

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[Steelcity]

x2 mine went dead right away