Question 8255
If the starter motor does not turn when you try to start the engine and the vehicle's lights tend to go out, it may be because ...
- the switch is in poor condition or defective.
- the battery has very little charge.
- the fan belt is loose or broken.
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Correct answer: the battery has very little charge.
The starter motor turns using current from the battery. If the battery has very little charge left, the starter does not turn or turns very slowly, and the lights dim or go out. The starter and lights failing at the same time indicates insufficient current, which points to the battery.