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Check following in order:

1. Check battery voltage. It should be AT LEAST 12V across teminals.

2.Check battery terminals for corrosion,loose cable to clamp connections and make shure clamp to battery connections are clean and tight.

3.Check starter relay terminals.Make shure all connections are tight.

Located (usually) on fenderwell near the battery.Follow positive(+)cable from battery.

4.Check terminal connection at the starter.Usually located on lower half of engine next to oil pan,at rear on passenger side.(Follow positive cable from starter relay to starter)

5.Check for corrosion on inside of battery cables.(White,powdery or green in color)

Replace any affected cables.

6.Possible faulty starter relay.

Replace relay.

7.Possible faulty starter.

Replace starter.

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