what could be the problem if the car is showing starter problems but the starter is good?

1998 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE
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DICKDIAZ214
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The car simply makes a clicking sound when i turn the key. I removed the starter had it checked out and it was good apparently. The car had a bad wire so i replaced them all and the distributor cap as well.
Sep 23, 2012 at 4:05 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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the solenoid may be working but the motor may be bad.

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Sep 23, 2012 at 4:06 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Bench test for starter motors are not foolproof. A failing starter would work when some knocks are applied but it would fail intermittently when in vehicle.
Sep 23, 2012 at 4:36 PM
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