are you talking about the relay or the solenoid? the solenoid could be energizing but if the contacts are burned it wont work...
This Is what I replaced. starter magnetic switch assembly part # 35850-MT4-000. This is the part with the red plug we see burned up in a lot of photos. Mine IS NOT burned up. All my connections to the best of my knowledge are good. Jumping the battery hot to the other terminal on the switch turns the starter-ergo sum starter works. Hope this is a little more clear.