Starter wiring?

1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
150,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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A man changed out the starter it has 2 wires going to the small stud and 2 going to the large stud and a black wire not hooked up. The battery light is on, and the battery ran down. The light came on as soon as he started it. I am just trying to figure out if the wiring is correct and which wires go to the right post and where the ground wire goes to please.
Aug 20, 2023 at 2:11 PM
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There is only one wire that goes to the small lug, the rest go on the power lug of the starter. here is a guide that can help:

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

This way you can see what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Aug 21, 2023 at 10:36 AM
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