Highly unlikely, but of course possible.
I am currently having the same issue. First unhook the battery completely. Then you need to find where the wires on the starter are connected to the battery. Detach the wires from the starter that go to the battery. Once you have the starter wires completely detached from battery you can start removal of starter from engine block.
Find the starter and follow the heavy gauge wire from the starter. It will go to the starter relay or battery. If it goes to the relay then follow the heavy wire from the relay which will go to the battery.
On the battery side.
The wires to the starter are probably connected wrong.
The starter needs a large wire from the battery and a wire from the starter switch. These are connected to the solenoid that is attached to the starter.
Your starter solenoid is sticking. Replace the starter solenoid and you should be good to go.
it goes from the starter mounting bolt to the battery box.
Seized engine? Weak battery? Loose or corroded battery cables? Defective starter solenoid? Flat spot on starter?
Any time you disengage the battery cables, it is recommended that you disconnect the negative (-) battery cable first. This will prevent your accidentally grounding the positive (+) terminal to the body of the vehicle when disconnecting it, thereby preventing damage to the above mentioned components. Follow the big / fat wire (red) positive (+) wire from the battery to the starter. The big / fat wire (red) positive (+) wire will go from the battery to the starter. The starter is located between the motor and transmission. The starter turns the fight wheel to start the engine.
its either the alternator the battery is bad or a loose or bad wire on the starter
No, unless you were hit hard enough to damage the battery or battery connections.
To wire a starter for a go-kart, first, connect the battery's positive terminal to the starter's positive terminal using a suitable gauge wire. Then, connect the starter's negative terminal to the go-kart's frame or battery's negative terminal for grounding. Use a push-button switch or ignition switch to connect from the battery's positive terminal to the starter solenoid, allowing the starter to engage when the button is pressed. Finally, ensure all connections are secure and insulated to prevent short circuits.