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Lights come on but car won’t start

So my car died. I thought it was the battery because I couldn’t jump it. I bought a new battery and got it all hooked up. When I go to turn on, the lights come on in the car but the car won’t start. My brakes are locked and there is just a clicking noise when I try to turn it on like it’s trying to turn on but just can’t. Any ideas on what the problem might be and/or how to fix it? I really don’t wanna pay for a tow truck if I don’t have to. Thanks :)

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Did you check the starter? What about the alternator? Every time someone comes in w/ battery/power issues, I suggest a free battery/alt/starter test at O'Riley
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Clicking leads me to believe it is the starter solenoid. Probably needs a starter.
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Um. Did you try to jump it ? Your lights on is NOT an indicator that your battery is charged fully. Start there. Then come back.
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Yes I tried to jump it. And then I bought a new battery and installed it.
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Tap the starter motor with a hammer then try start it. Brushes are had it.

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