alright, i still can't get the car to start well, but i can start it 2 out of 10 times now.

all grounds are testing good

all wires are tight and reading the right voltage

battery tests good and works well in other vehicles

starter tested good

alternator tested good



i can now get the car to start however it's very hard....almost as if the teeth on the starter aren't meshing with the flywheel just to give an idea?

if the starter is checking out good what else can cause this?

 

Is it grinding or binding up? If it's binding up then you need a shim above the starter to get it farther out on the flywheel teeth.

 

Grab a 1/8" drill bit - get under the car and slide it between the teeth on the flex plate/flywheel and starter, it should fit perfectly, if it doesnt fit, u need to shim the starter out a bit cuz its bnding, if its got too much play, shim the starter inwards to close the gap - most flex plates arent 100% round, so if theres too much clearance, theres gonna be pointa on the flex plate where it wont start.