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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you need to have a proper diagnosis by a competent mechanic. It’s not unheard of for a replaced part to fail, such as a starter/solenoid. You should check that your battery cables are tightly connected to the battery and are free of corrosion. The clamps shouldn’t move if you try to wiggle them back and forth. Otherwise you might be looking at an issue with a worn out key or lock cylinder. Is there a spare key you can try using to rule out the former?

Also does the No start condition typically occur only on the first try? Or does it happen on a second or third try? Does it only happen when the wheel is turned to the left or right? Does the key feel loose when it’s in the ignition lock cylinder?

The starter system is relatively simple. Generally speaking, when you turn the key, an electrical signal is sent from the ignition switch to a relay under the hood which then sends a signal to the starter solenoid which turns the starter motor. Assuming sufficient voltage supply from the battery and no bad cells, the two most likely points of failure are the starter and ignition cylinder. A starter relay failure is relatively uncommon but a very cheap and easily replaced. [/quote]

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