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[That Guy88]

OK; so now we know that the starter will turn the motor. The Next test is for the solenoid. Take that 12 volt source from the previous test, leaving the negative as attached, and touch it to the "Small" positive terminal on the solenoid; you should hear the "click" and the starter should turn. If it doesn't; mahe sure the solenoid is groI'llunded properly. Let me know the result.

these tests you are saying have been completed. the solenoid from the 2nd post did not turn the start failed connection. I have the new solenoid but the problem now is I don't even hear the solenoid click. could that be a ground issue. just let me know and thanks for the support and answers I greatly appreciate them.

 

[BGS Mex]

these tests you are saying have been completed. the solenoid from the 2nd post did not turn the start failed connection. I have the new solenoid but the problem now is I don't even hear the solenoid click. could that be a ground issue. just let me know and thanks for the support and answers I greatly appreciate them.

Does your "new" starter solenoid look like this? The two small terminals on these are interchangeable. One is "Black" to ground, and the other takes it's 12 volts from the Key switch when it is turned to "Start". It doesn't matter as long as both are connected.Some other types take the ground from the chassis and the base of the solenoid and only have one small connector that is fed 12V from the ignition switch when it is turned to "start".
Are you telling me that when you turn the ignition switch to start that the solenoid doesn't "Click" with the new solenoid but did with the original one??? I still don't have a clear pictire of what works and what doesn't. These tests must be done one at a time and the results documented.