Hi,
I'm not sure which wire you are referring to as far as crimping it. At the starter motor, there should be a heavy gauge red wire. That comes directly from the battery and has a B+ voltage at all times. Also, there should be a smaller gauge white wire with a pink tracer at the starter. That wire is called the trigger wire. It only has power when the key is in the start position.
(See schematic below)
Will the vehicle start if you catch it in gear? Is it possible for you to record it cranking and upload it for me to hear?
Additionally, what color is the wire you are questioning? You have me confused when you indicate it shouldn't be removed and should be crimped. Please explain.
Let me know.
Joe
See pics below. Note: I attached the wiring schematic for the starter circuit below. I had to cut it in half to make it readable for you. I overlapped the two pics so you can follow from one to the next. Also, I highlighted the path the power takes to actuate the starter motor.
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Monday, October 16th, 2023 AT 8:06 PM