Recent Starter Replacement causing no key start?

2001 SATURN SL1
201,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSHUACHESTER41
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I've recently replaced a faulty starter with a new one. About 3 or 4 days I replaced it, my car attempted to start without there being the key in it.
Sep 7, 2025 at 11:28 PM
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STRAILER
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O wow, exciting, so if the wiring at the starter (main power lug) is too close to the trigger wire it will cause this, here is a guide to help you see what I am talking about.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

If the wiring is okay you have a defective starter and need another. The wires at the red arrows cannot touch. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response

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Sep 8, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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JOSHUACHESTER41
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Great! Thanks so Kuch Mr. Ken! Once I get the car jacked up again, I'll check it out. I live in an apartment with a car garage and it proves inonvenient in times like this.
Sep 8, 2025 at 5:21 AM
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Yep, no worries, when you get a chance I will be here.
Sep 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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JOSHUACHESTER41
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Here's a photo Mr. Ken. Sorry for the late response.
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Sep 9, 2025 at 5:08 AM
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And some more
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Sep 9, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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I can't tell if they're correct or not, but it seems like it.
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Sep 9, 2025 at 5:20 AM
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STRAILER
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Yep, it is connected correctly, I would get a different starter, that one is defective. Thanks for the images and video, it helps.
Sep 9, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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