>"Dysont"
> I managed to disengage the solenoid and reconnect the battery however ....
> Now when I turn the key it just makes a kind of humming noise and
> don't turnover or anything. ..need to replace the solenoid or starter, no?

If you meant the humming of the starter motor, try observing the mechanics of
why it's humming. Is the gear not engaging the flywheeel? Is the solenoid
lever loose/jammed? You might want to fire it up outside and watch the
"flywheel catch gear" extends to it's potential.

 

>"Dysont"
> I managed to disengage the solenoid and reconnect the battery however ....
> Now when I turn the key it just makes a kind of humming noise and
> don't turnover or anything. ..need to replace the solenoid or starter, no?

If you meant the humming of the starter motor, try observing the mechanics of
why it's humming. Is the gear not engaging the flywheeel? Is the solenoid
lever loose/jammed? You might want to fire it up outside and watch the
"flywheel catch gear" extends to it's potential.