Possible electrical problem

2005 ISUZU ASCENDER
172,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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CJCJCJ
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New battery about five months ago.
Car ran fine let sit for six days, will not start. (in garage)
Get into car, put key in ignition nothing happens turn off and dome light comes on driving lights come on and when turn key panel lights come on like normal but engine does not turn over, nothing. If I let sit for a few hours the same process starts again.
Charged battery overnight, same results.
Jump started battery same results.
Dec 24, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

It sounds like you might be having a problem with the starter solenoid.The starter motor is attached to the engine. Once removed from the engine your local auto parts stores will test for free. I've attached a tutorial showing what is involved removing and replacing a starter.

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

Below I've attached pictures and step-by-step notes on the starter removal.Installation is reverse of removal.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Danny-
Dec 24, 2018 at 3:26 PM
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CJCJCJ
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Thank you. I will follow up on your information. J
Dec 24, 2018 at 6:35 PM
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DANNY L
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You're welcome!
Thanks again for using 2CarPros and Happy Holidays.
Danny-
Dec 24, 2018 at 6:40 PM