Battery has power. Turn key to start dome light goes dim.

2005 CHEVROLET VAN
75,000 MILES
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PROJECT 93
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Radio works, dome light bright. Turn key to start radio and dome light cuts off. Only CEL on(flickers).
Gauges flickering. Van can't start. Seems to go dead as soon as I turn key to first click
Oct 10, 2012 at 2:37 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Either battery is weak or the terminals are not clean and tight.
Oct 10, 2012 at 2:51 AM
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