I edited/updated an earlier post. I added that the push button start on the solenoid dildn't do anything. Doe's that indicate anything new.
I will get the battery load tested Monday.
When you use a push button (slam button) you are effectively creating a direct connection across the Positive and Ground side of the starter. The starting system is totally taken out of the picture so you are left with options : Bad battery, bad positive connection on the starter, bad solenoid contacts, bad negative (ground) on the starter at the mounting bolt.
Check all connectors for being dirty or loose. A battery can only be as good as it's worst connection Pos or Neg. Obvious but I'll say it anyway, take a pic of your battery connections before you remove them. You wouldn't be the first to put them back on incorrectly. It is also possible the starter itself went south but not likely.
