"Sounds like a bad ground"
 

Can't remember who it was that suggested that the problem I was having
with my '89 SE-i might just be a bad ground. They were right. The
starter was turning over slowly, then faster then not at all. Guy at
Auto Zone said it was a bad starter. Problem was still there after I
replaced the starter with a rebuilt one.
I finally had the time to look at all the engine wire harness
connections and grounds. The one that fixed it was the negative battery
cable where it attaches to the engine.
Thanks to whoever it was for your help. bob