Starter woes

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Hi Oppo, it’s me again. Last time I was here, my power steering pump had an unusual issue. Today, though, I’m completely stumped. I’ve installed a new starter. I got one startup out of it, and then it no longer starts the car. Here’s what I know and what I’ve done:

  • The solenoid is functional, I can hear it working.
  • The starter motor is functional, I can hear an electric buzz whenever the starter tries to spin.
  • The car will not start in park or neutral.
  • I have checked all of the grounds attached to the starter to ensure they’re attached well and that they are clean.
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I’m all out of ideas. I don’t know what to look for. Does anyone have any ideas/recommendations?