Battery and alternator replaced. Now starter just clicks. Power at solenoid. Any ideas

Asked by tonyi444 Dec 13, 2016 at 07:31 PM about the 1998 Jaguar XJ-Series XJ8 Sedan RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Started with power issue. Replaced battery and then alternator. Now starter
clicks but does not start.  Power at solenoid when ignition turned on.  Looking
for ideas. Getting ready to replace starter.  

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Make sure ALL your cables have clean, tight connections. Check Ground for same things

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