Starter wires

2009 CHEVROLET MALIBU
150,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MADJACK421
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Car has two wires and a plug in harness. Can you get them installed wrong when changing the starter out?
Nov 10, 2018 at 1:41 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Good afternoon.

The heavy thick cable goes to the big post on the solenoid.

The little wire goes on the little stud on the solenoid.

Roy
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Nov 10, 2018 at 5:17 AM
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MADJACK421
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Thank you. Someone is telling me I crossed them up and with the end connections the sizes they are you cannot cross them. Am I correct?
Nov 10, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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Correct.

Roy
Nov 10, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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MADJACK421
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Thank you very much.
Nov 10, 2018 at 5:45 AM
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ASEMASTER6371
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You are welcome.

Always glad to help.

Roy
Nov 10, 2018 at 5:47 AM
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