my car wont start, have a new battery

2007 TOYOTA TAZZ
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RIJKAARD
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When key turned only battery light comes on, that's when ignition is on. There is no oil light.only start when pushed

Car only starts when pushed.When ignition is on there's no oil light,just a battery light.Have new battery and ignition new also.Had same problem a while back but when replaced battery everything ok.Problem started 2 days ago.
What to do now?
Nov 7, 2011 at 4:09 PM
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KHLOW2008
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It sounds like you have a bad connection at the battery here is a guide to help.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

If the cables are okay I would check the starter next.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers
Nov 7, 2011 at 4:51 PM
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RIJKAARD
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The guides were great showed me the starter was bad got it replaced for $145.00 on amazon
Nov 9, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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