Car key does not engage the starter solenoid?

2008 DODGE CARAVAN
117,225 MILES • 3.8L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MIKEYJ RANCOUR
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I Have to jump start the starter motor to run vehicle.
Feb 4, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Can you try cranking the engine over in neutral? Do you have a security light flashing? We need more information on the problem, please go over this video to start us off:

https://youtu.be/6YRW8fyNudY?si=t6tTTAu07W2I3xwl

Here is the starter relay if you want to try swapping it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Feb 4, 2025 at 5:24 PM
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