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IF you are jumping the right set of terminals, then: The solenoid is failing to 'push' the starter (pinion) into place and engaging the flywheel. The solenoid needs to be replaced, although the pinion and plunger is most likely worn: and replacing the whole starter assembly is normally not that much more expensive. Please note however that you could be jumping the power to the starter only thereby bypassing the solenoid. Solenoid:

---- P ------

R -------- S

----- X -----

P = Power or Battery cable

X = Starter motor

R = Run position (Starter bypass coil power)

S = (Purple wire) Start from Key Be sure you are jumping power to the START wire, not the X starter terminal.

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Q: 1989 jimmy starter making vacuum sound. When we jump the solenoid the starter makes only a whirling noise much like a vacuum cleaner. Any ideas on what is causing this?
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