Car key does not engage the starter solenoid?

Tiny
MIKEYJ RANCOUR
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  • 2008 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 3.8L
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 117,225 MILES
I Have to jump start the starter motor to run vehicle.
Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 10:22 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Can you try cranking the engine over in neutral? Do you have a security light flashing? We need more information on the problem, please go over this video to start us off:

https://youtu.be/6YRW8fyNudY?si=t6tTTAu07W2I3xwl

Here is the starter relay if you want to try swapping it out. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.
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Tuesday, February 4th, 2025 AT 5:24 PM

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