You need to check for power to the starter soleonoid when the key is turned If you have power to the small terminal and the starter is not turning then you quite possibly have a bad earth to the engine/gearbox.
Have the battery and/or starter tested for free at your local auto parts store.
It can be a bad starter, but it can be a corroded battery cable. If you know the battery and cables are good, remove the starter and have it tested at most auto parts stores.It can be a bad starter, but it can be a corroded battery cable. If you know the battery and cables are good, remove the starter and have it tested at most auto parts stores.
It could but, have the battery tested before you purchase a new starter.
Starter solenoid. Can be tested by bypassing with a screwdriver. Possible low battery, bad connection at battery and cables or bad starter.
Check the connections at the starter, and at the battery. If they are good, remove the starter and have it bench tested at an Auto Parts Store.
First make sure the battery is fully charged and all wiring is tight and not corroded. If all is well then remove the starter and have it bench tested at any auto parts store.
Have the battery load tested at your local auto parts store, even though you think you have it charged it may be bad. Have the charging system tested also.
either clean and tighten cable connections or get battery tested. if not the battery, it is the solenoid or the starter If it is clicking and not starting at first, but starts after a few tries, its your starter taking a dump. Replace it.
First verify that you can turn the engine over by hand. Next, verify that you have a good power supply (battery in good condition and fully charged). Verify that you have a good connection from battery positive to the large wire at the starter. Verify that you have a good connection from battery negative to the body of the starter. Temporarily connect battery positive to the small wire at the starter. Listen for the starter to turn the engine over at a normal speed for cranking the engine. If so, your starter is working. Many auto parts stores offer free starter testing - not sure if they can be tested while still on the vehicle.
Seized engine? Loose or cooroded battery terminal Bad starter solenoid? Bad neutral or clutch safety switch?
check the starter motor.
Most likely cable running from stud on top of alternator to battery terminal is corroded or broken.