............ So, when I turn the key my engine only clicks at the solenoid. I replaced the solenoid, the starter, the cables leading to the solenoid and to the starter, spark plugs, and even manually made sure the engine was not seized up.
My battery is dead so I use my vehicle battery and still to no avail. All I am hearing is clicking. Then after 3 attempts, I notice my jumper cables are smoking.
You have replaced the starter motor with new, replaced the slave solenoid with new, replaced the battery cables, you have verified that the engine is NOT seized, you're still getting the "click" only, and your jumper cables are smoking when you attempt to turn the engine over.
Correct?
This would suggest one or more of the following to me:
you are jumping to a completely dead battery whose plates are consuming an extreme amount of current.
your jumper cables are from China, and are too light for the task.
the solenoids are conducting current, yet no starter motor action.
the starter motor armature is not functioning.
the engine is seized up or hydro-locked.... although you say that it's not.
Remove all spark plugs, look for any indications of water, and try again.
Still no good, verify that the starter motor is OK, or try a different starter motor.
Replace the Dead Battery..... you'll need a new anyway.
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