TioDave

Last time I hit a starter with any effect was when I was in HS. My buddy had a truck we had to convince to start to go to lunch. I got the swivel socket and enough extensions to get the socket arm below the car at a reasonable angle. Also my strength seems to be diminished with the positions I'm forced to work at. I'm at the point where I'm ready to put some heat to the bolt. I got some fire proof mat I can cram in there to protect the wires and other nearby parts. I'm taking a break for a bit as my upper body feels like I slept in the trunk of the car. Thanks

All the connections on the 12v system seemed fine. No warning lights. I started removing the old starter and spent 5+ hrs trying to remove the top bolt on the starter. I gave up for the night and will try again in the morning.

At least every other day if not every day.

I checked the voltage at the back of the starter and confirmed it is getting 12v.

I stopped at a store then came out and the car wouldn't start. After checking a few fuses it started and I drove home. Now I'm home and it won't start again. The battery is fully charged and on the smart charger to keep it topped up. The green light on the starter button comes on when I press the brake. When I press the button I hear the fuel pump running. I took out the relay and it was working fine on 12v. I decided to try to short the starter relay plug with a patch cable I put together. Nothing happens when I short it out even with the button pressed. I would assume this means the solenoid is bad if the starter is getting power. Would there be anything else to check to confirm my diagnosis or anything I did wrong?