Issues with starting.

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V6 Prerunner 310,000 miles.

I cant get my truck to start. My truck was running perfect before. But when id turn the key over in the ignition switch for the past five months its almost seemed like it takes a little longer for the engine to crank over after I turn the key. So that means it taking longer for it to ignite the gas.
...When I put my key in switch and turn it all the way over. The things that turn on and off by the ignition switch like the radio, built in clock, wipers, and windows do not work. Headlights, turn signals and speedometer and console lights all work..
Tried shifting into neutral to roll it back to get it out the way and it won't let me. Takes the key turning over in the ignition switch to do this too. Which is why i think its my ignition and not my starter.. My starter, battery, and alt are all good. Checked them a week ago and tried another battery and it still didn't work plus my battery cranked up their car just fine. I cant quite hear the starter clicking over. But it may be too faint for me to hear. All my fuses checked out good in both fuse boxes. Haven't checked relays yet. How should I go about this and what could this be?

 

I did try another battery. My battery cranked up another car too.

 

Try another ignition relay

 

So it wouldn't be my alt or batt because she's definitely being recharged.

 

Let me go try really quick. Think plugs could be a issue?

 

Check for any burned wiring and ground connections are clean and secure, too.

 

Sounds like you should probably due a tune up. Plugs, wires, test coils. Could be starter solenoid if its not even clicking.

 

Which relay?

 

Would any of this effect putting it into neutral?

 

All grounds are connected. No corrosion or anything.

 

My postive battery terminal was loose last week to where a/c being turned on would kill it because it wasnt secure. Could that have damaged anything?

 

somebody told me that little slot on your shifter is there to release the shift lock if you need it to move

push your key into this thing here to release it: http://s1076.photobucket.com/user/keakar63/media/P1030065.jpg.html?o=0

 

Is the solenoid built into the starter?

 

Yeah its part of the starter assembly.
Easier to just replace the starter. Usually most places dont carry just the solenoid anymore.

If you're not hearing a clicking sound and have a good battery its must likely the solenoid.