[TImbercrk1]

I just put in two new batteries after I noticed the other ones were getting old and wanted to upgrade. Now before the new batteries I had no starting problems at all. I put the 2 new ones and now I am having starting issues. When I go to start it is like the batteries are dead in the first starting cycle. The second cycle it usually starts right up but sometimes it has to go to a third cycle. I'm confused on what this could be??? Any ideas??? Thanks

 

[BTBBT]

How clean were your terminals? What condition were they in? What size battery did you put back in? Same as stock?

 

[DRJ48]

Assuming you installed the proper sized batteries, it sounds like you have a bad battery connection. Does the starter turn over or does it just click?

 

[olddieseldude]

I installed new batteries in mine a while back thinking that the batteries were old but it turned out to be the starter getting weaker and weaker. New starter, no problems.

 

[nealc]

Voltage test your alternator. Load test your batteries. Clean terminals and use dielectric grease.