Q: I replaced my starter and solenoid and checked all my connections and my car still wont start but the solenoid will engage

asked by on January 01, 2017

I replaced my starter and solenoid in my 95 montero and all my terminals are clean and fully connected my Battery is good my push to start ignition is connected right but when I push the button the solenoid engages but the starter motor won't turn the flywheel

My car has 298000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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