LosFelizZX

I examined the start button wiring (one wire to the starter terminal and the other terminates on the positive battery). The starter is now working - now on to why it won't turn over (I'll just go down the checklist and see where it goes) - thanks to everyone's input. You guys really know how to make a newbie feel included!

Thanks for the advice. The previous owner wired in a starter button, I don't know if that messed up the ignition switch I will check with voltmeter and go from there.

I've seen starter issues a lot on here, so here's mine. A 1981 S130, 2-seater, M/T. The old starter just made the whirring sound, so per Haynes, I replaced it with a new refurbished one from O'Reilly. I put it in and the it's the same problem. I can hear the click, it sounds like the starter motor is going and the voltage stays at about 12, with a very small drop, but the engine won't turn over. The terminals are clean and the cables seem to be in good shape. Any thoughts would be very appreciated.