I finally succeeded in removing the starter after trying many tools. I then bench tested the old starter. By applying 12V to the main terminal. I then use an alligator clip to apply 12V to the signal terminal. Nothing happened. No sound, no clicks. So, I figured the old starter was indeed bad.
I then took the new starter and performed the same test. In this case, I heard a click and the motor started turning and stayed turning smoothly until I removed the alligator clip.
I then installed the new starter. After that, I used jumper cables to connect the battery standing outside the car to the battery posts in the car. I measured the voltage at the main post of the solenoid, and it was 12.58V. I then had a helper start the car. It made a rapid starting sound as if the battery was bad. I also measured the voltage at the signal terminal when the ignition was turned on. It was only 2V. I don't know what is reducing the voltage at the S terminal. The sound made by the new starter when I tried to start the car is enclosed. I also tested the battery with a battery tested and it tested good. Also, the battery connectors are clean. Kindly advise on how to proceed.
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Friday, April 7th, 2023 AT 11:52 PM