1998 Chevy Cavalier Starter solenoid wiring

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DICKNOSE
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Installiong a starter on a car but did not take old one off. Need to know where to attach wires on new starter.
Jun 19, 2010 at 2:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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HI there,

You should only have 3 wires, 2 with large terminals that go on the main terminal on the solenoid and a small purple wire that is normally a push on type terminal also on the solenoid.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 20, 2010 at 1:13 AM
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