Q: instal new starter and car wont start making buz noice like starter wont engage

asked by on August 26, 2017

I install new starter because car didn't crank but now when I turn key just make buzz noice like starter wont engage . I jump start car because it was seating for some time. Is it maybe bed battery?

My car has 104000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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