so i did replace the starter motor (twice) and this second time i have either hold the key into the ignition on and wait till it turns on or switch back and fourth with the key until it turns on. there are is a click noise but not the type that would tell me that its a starter motor issue, again, or maybe it is. all i know it a one click noise not a continues noise. i just resolved the issue with the really bad coil pack issue.

on another strange issue. the ding ding noise when i open the driver side door doesnt sound anymore and the light under the rearview mirror doesnt light up. eeerrrr....

 

could be ignition switch, maybe vats or wiring is not happy. better get the test light out and start tracking. good start would be the ignition switch to see if theres power coming out to tell the solonoid to engage the starter.

 

ignition switch is number 80 i think, sometimes the bar that goes from the key lever to the ignition switch gets bent and wont quite let the switch do its thing, could be the switch is just not workin all the time.