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Old 05-15-2011, 04:49 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Start by cleaning and checking the connections from the battery to the solenoid. Jump a wrench between the solenoid terminals. The large ones. If that cranks the motor, its not the starter.

From the sounds, it's a weak/discharged battery, or a bad connection from battery to solenoid.
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