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What would make a starter not work?

Updated: 8/19/2019
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Battery condition/charging system,

Dirty/loose battery connections,

Dirty/loose connections at the starter,

Worn out starter solenoid,

Worn out brushes in starter motor,

Worn out starter drive gear/flywheel assembly,

Faulty or out of adjustment neutral safety switch,

Faulty starter relay,

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