1991 Toyota Camry starter

1991 TOYOTA CAMRY
207,000 MILES
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DEAFFAN80
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I am replacing the starter on my car. only problem is I have now found a black wire that I am not sure that hooks up to the starter or not.
its v6 4 cam.. has a hook up on the side facing the gril and a blue wire on the side facing the driver. the blakc wire i think is a ground but not sure if it goes to teh starter or not
Aug 23, 2013 at 6:01 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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The black will be a earth, place it on the starter mounting bolt if it will reach, they are normally fitted there.
Aug 23, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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DEAFFAN80
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So it doesnt go to the blue wire then?
Aug 23, 2013 at 6:11 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Ther should only be 2 wires on the starter the main battery feed and the solenoid wire and that should be a black red wire the solid blak will be an earth.
Aug 23, 2013 at 10:57 PM