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Battery cables , connections or starter problem . Starter electrical circuit testing will find the problem . (voltage drop testing ) Do you have a volt meter ? Know how to use it ?
Several things. Ignition switch. Fuses. Wiring. What does it do when you turn the key to run, accessory, and start? What lights come on? Did you try turning the key on and jump starting the starter?
I think probably not the starter, the battery is dying. The old alternator was possibly OK, but it never hurts to have a new one.
The behavior you describe is absolutely classic for a dying battery, which will not retain a charge. If you are sure for some reason that it is in fact OK, the only other answers are worn out contacts at the bottom of the solenoid, or a dead segment in the starter motor.
if it won't run on starting fluid then you have a no spark issue. i'd check spark out of the coil to the distributor. you could have a bad ignition control module or coil
No communication could be a problem with the engine computer or the main wiring harness. Does the check engine light come on when you turn the key on ?
Well the first thing that you must check is see if the battery is charging ,if the alternator is charging the battery enough,with a multimeter,if there is not enough power in the battery ,the starter will be hard to turn the engine for starting,hope that clear your mind and help you
If you have a known good starter on it and all the wiring to starter and relay is good, you may have a locked up (siezed) engine from lack of oil pressure or runnung hot. I would try turning engine by hand (put a socket and ratchet on the balancer bolt) and try turning it, if it doesn't turn then it is locked up.
Is the starter turning over the engine when it wont start or is nothing happening at all?
I might have your solution if I have more details.
If the engine is turning over but not starting then switch on the ignition and push it to start.If it starts you probably need a new ignition switch.
to start , make sure the battery is fully charged or try to jump start it. If the starter does not work after jump starting, check the wiring to the starter. be careful to label the wires where they go. Check all grounds. try to crank to engine. If it clicks and still does not turn or clicks only one or at all. Replace the starter.
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