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Question: How could I tell if it's my starter solenoid or the starter itself that's bad?

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Scorp1027, 2.4L 4 Cylinder, Chicago, IL, February 08, 2012, 15:25
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In the beginning my car would crank over every time when starting, now when trying to crank it shakes and then a whirring sound, then nothing. It won't catch. After numerous tries I now get a clicking noise, tried at first to boost the battery that was just purchased and after doing so car still won't catch and the above still happens (whirring/whinning) and now the car says absolutely nothing. Please help! Out of ideas and out of money.

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