The clue is the dim light. That tells us right there that it is not a starter issue.
Follow the smaller battery positive wire to the under-hood fuse box and be sure that connection is clean and tight. That is the most common cause of the symptom you described. For older cars, also follow the smaller battery negative wire to the body and be sure that connection is not rusty.
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