For a small investment, get an incandescent (not LED or Neon) test light.
Ground the clip end, touch the point to the positive battery cable for a test.
Touch the point end to the starter cable connection, try the starter.
If the solenoid clunks in, and the starter is not turning, and the light is on bright, the problem is in the starter.
If the starter cable does not show a bright light, the problem is in the solenoid or a poor connection.
Start chasing down the problem, move the test light to the battery side of the solenoid, try the starter again. If no power there, the problem is a cable connection or the battery.
It's just a matter of tracking down where the voltage stops. Always check under load, as in while holding the starter switch on.
Just be very careful! Things can get hot! And the starter can start cranking anytime during the test!
About the starter. If you do find a problem with the starter, consider fixing your starter. If it's a Delco, they are easy, parts are common, DIY. If it's another brand, it probably has soldered brush leads, which is best taken to a rebuilder.
Bottom line, the original starter can be fixed cheaper, and will be a better starter than the aftermarket replacement.
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