Even if the starter coils were burnt, wouldn't the solenoid still at least click?

This is not the first starter for this car. I think it's the 3rd. But certainly not the freshest.

As an aside, previous starter the solenoid got stuck in the engaged position (teeth meshed). It was a lack of lube issue. As I drove away I think the starter began acting like a generator. There was a new, fairly low volume, whirring noise that came along with that... and some funky dash lights... I had no idea what was going on... but next start on that one was a no start.

Retro-fitting a squeeze bulb on a om603... not that it matters at this moment, but a curious add for the future.. potential.

Thanks

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Scott McPhee

1987 300D