tapping starter

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MARCUS_692
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had to tapp the starter to make the vehicle start i bought a new starter and i have have the same problem all the wires are nice and tight.
Jan 2, 2012 at 4:21 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Do you have a multimeter to do some testing?
Jan 2, 2012 at 4:37 AM
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MARCUS_692
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yes what do i do?
Jan 2, 2012 at 4:40 AM
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KHLOW2008
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If the starter is a rebuilt unit, get it replaced with another.

If the wiring has a problem, tapping the starter would not work.
Jan 2, 2012 at 4:44 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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Very true i just like to make sure it has power before condeming it.When the starter is inop make sure there is power to the smaller black and white wire at the starter with the key in the start position.
Jan 3, 2012 at 10:37 AM
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