So I tried to dig in a little deeper into the starting issue today utilizing a lot of your advice. I tried to bypass the solenoid by bridging the two starter terminals together. It didn't start, just threw a bunch of sparks( when installing the starter I over tightened the bottom terminal cracking the insulation case it sits in.) This means that I have power running to the starter. I also took a volt gauge and tested the smaller terminal, I believe it's called the "S" terminal. I was not getting any power or voltage to that even when turning over the key.
From what I understand this would mean that there is something bad in the ignition or tumbler. I followed the purple wire from the S terminal to the harness case. This led up towards the firewall on the drivers side. I then noticed that there was a green wire that had become split at one of the connectors, I took a picture and hope the upload works. Can any of you tell me what this connector is for, and if possible what the green wire is? This could be the sole root of the problem. I had to work so couldn't further tinker but this has been driving me crazy for days.
*I cant get the picture to upload: the clip is a grey clip located on drivers side near where the shocks mount in wheel well. The clip has an arrow that points towards the firewall. There are approximately 8 wires all of various colors. One of which appears to be the same purple as the S terminal on starter. The diameter of this wire though is about half as thick as the starters. I will keep trying to get the picture to work but I hope this info can at least help somebody fill me in.
