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I would start by checking all the battery and engine ground connections. (in other words, all the thicker wires)

I would follow with a voltage measuremente while cranking. Anything less than 9V indicates a battery ready to go.

You can also check the voltage in the thinner wire at the starter, the one that comes from the ignition switch.

If the voltage readings are ok, then you can think about the starter problem, but I would not think this as the cause of the problem.

Good luck!

wayne wrote:

Start with getting your battery load tested.

I've had contacts on an ignition switch go out on me on a Honda civic years ago that gave similar symptoms, but that was a total fluke I think.

Thank you very much. I'll start with the battery.

Wayne

Thanks. I'll check the connections.

Wayne

This problem is usually caused by the contacts in the starter motor solenoid being dirty/worn. Change the contacts: an hours easy work.

If you use pennies, after 1980 or so they are zinc with copper cladding. Use only those before 1980. (they still are not 'pure' copper)

Carl