2011 2.2 starter won't engage when I turn the key lights horn work it started couple weeks back put new battery in it still got nothing after 3 or 4 try's of turning the key it started fine for a few days then would randomly would just lose power ended up broke down had the car towed home no check engine light

 

Check all fuses and relays, make sure they are seated tightly in their place, make sure the five 7 mm bolts are tight in the under hood fuse box .
I have to ask, are you sure you put the wires back onto the correct terminals on the starter?

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“It started fine for a few days”
Well. That sounds like the new battery ran down after a few days of use. Have you checked the voltage in the battery ? Or tried to jump start it ?

 

Have not tried jump start the car

 

I haven't replaced the starter just the battery Ii will check the bolt's you mentioned in the fuse block tomorrow weather permitting

 

Start by checking the battery. Until you know you have a good battery (fully charged) you may waste a lot of time.

 

Sounds like a plan thanks for the tip

 

If the battery did run down that fast the alternator needs looking at.

 

Maybe the Serpentine Belt is loose... or gone.

 

If the belt was missing wouldn't there be a idiot lite on the dash come on I don't see a amp gauge on the dash ?