Starter problem...

[Fender Defender]

Okay so I just cleaned up my wiring and everything works well and all except for the starter. First of all it doesn't crank or get any response so I Jumped it by putting the positive connector onto where you put the ignition wire and putting one of it on the body of the starter. It started right up. I didn't touch that wire at all and I checked the relays and they are fine. wtheck is it. I also have autostart and that bypasses the ignition so if i use it it use to crank but not anymore. What can I friggin do?

[jdunkz]

I had this same problem, make sure your battery posts are clean, like shiny clean take sand paper to them, and also make sure the connections are secured on there tight

[threestacks]

So your saying your starter is bad? Take it to autozone and have them check it, also try to hit it with a hammer a little bit or a big wrench, dont beat it just hit the serinoid, i had problems with my starter and i just baught one at autozone, it has a lifetime warranty