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Thanks, HeadacheGuy. Indeed, the whole shooting match goes dead, including headlights. I also took a multimeter to the solenoid and, without getting into detail, concluded that it gets stuck closed when I try to start the engine. When I disconnect the battery, it resets.
Some other guys are recommending that I have the battery load-tested. Although it's relatively new (about a year old, not many hours on it), they say it could have an internal defect that will cause it to show full voltage but lack the amps needed to crank the starter.
A bonus question is whether that would cause the solenoid (two in a row now) to remain closed until the battery is disconnected.
In case you can't tell, electrical stuff just isn't my thing!
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