what is in between ignition switch and starter

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DIDDUMS
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car would not start testecd the starter with screwdriver from b terminal to s terminal it will crank over. then tested the voltage to the s terminal got 1.2mv on my dmm. dont know what else to test.
Aug 24, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So with the key in the start position what is the voltage on the small purple wire on the starter?
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:12 PM
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DIDDUMS
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with key on start 1.2mv
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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Is there any security light on solid or flashing.
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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DIDDUMS
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what is the small purple wire
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:30 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The purple wire is the starters trigger wire.
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:32 PM
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DIDDUMS
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idk don't have the car here. will be able to test tomorrow. what should it be? and if its not right would that mean the starter is out? if its right what so i test next? i am kinds at a loss.
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:35 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You should have battery voltage at the purple wire on the starter with the key in the start position. theres a lot of stuff to test let me know when you get the car. also is the security light on solid or flashing?
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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DIDDUMS
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light is flashing
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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So security light is flashing?
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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DIDDUMS
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yes
Aug 24, 2012 at 6:55 PM
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DIDDUMS
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could there be a blow fues i could check
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:02 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The reason it doesnt start is because the security light is on the starter has been disabled.I posted how to relearn the pass lock sensor.Try that if it starts you need to get the ecm and bcm computers for codes.I doubt its a fuse its most likely a fault in your antitheft system.Does your keyless entry remotes work?
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:12 PM
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DIDDUMS
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yes the remote works
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:15 PM
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is there a way to do that with out those tool. cuz i don't have them. if fi pull the fues to the theft system will that reset it?
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:36 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Pulling the fuse is not going to reset anything.

If you have a different key, try it.
Aug 24, 2012 at 7:43 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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You can do a pass lock learn 30 minute reset just by cycling the key just like it says
Aug 24, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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