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I tried to start her the other day and even though there is plenty of power, it will not even turn over. The ignition light illuminates when I turn the key on, but there is no sound at all other than the fans and eletronics. Nothing like the starter click you here when the battery is shot or the starter is bad.

I was able to push start it and it ran fine, but then wouldn't start again afterward.

What ignition component is most likely the culprit?
 
Has a similar problem some time ago. It was my positive lead off the battery. The clamp connection on the battery terminal was clean, but the large lead was corroded as connected to the battery clamp. Had to remove some of the insulation to clean it up. I'd start there and then look at grounds next.
 
Put a test light on the power in side of the solenoid and hit the starter (neutral, brakes set). If the power goes away, battery, cables, or connections of said cable.
Chassis ground strap....clean and tight.
If all checks out, check the start wire to the solenoid, same test light, hit the starter. If it works, check the output of the solenoid, same test.
That will help narrow it down.
I had one not start once in Colorado in a dust storm....had to ground the car to kill the static electricity to start it.
Joke, son, just a joke...from The Model Garage.
 
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