starter won't turn battery and starter tested ok

1989 SUBARU LOYALE
134 MILES
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STEVE ELLEXSON
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when i turn the key to start, the starter doesn't
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:08 PM
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FIXITMR
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do the lights go dim? test at starter motor soleniod for power with key on start.
Apr 25, 2012 at 9:34 PM
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CHOPPER
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Run longer piece of wire from poss batt term to small term on starter selonoid. If it cranks electrical issue before solenoid. If it doesn't crank and poss batt cable going to starter is in good condition and good connections bad starter.
May 1, 2012 at 4:25 AM