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Posted by: rwilner Feb 20 2011, 09:44 AM

During my enthusiasm for my transmission drop, I neglected to properly document how the starter motor is wired.

Of course, some wires are cut or missing which makes this a bit more challenging than it might otherwise be (car did start and run prior to the drop) -- check out pics for 2 wires cut back in the small-gauge harness.

Can someone take a look at the pics below and let me know if I've got it right?

(The pics are rotated 90 degrees ccw for some reason.)

Thanks

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Posted by: Tom Feb 20 2011, 11:17 AM

Rich,
Yep, looks like you got it right!
Tom

Posted by: 9146986 Feb 20 2011, 11:30 AM

Yea, that looks right to me. Get a new boot for the wires though, they aren't too expensive and will help keep the road grime off.

Posted by: rwilner Feb 20 2011, 02:49 PM

Thanks guys. Are the wires hat are cut off for the reverse switch?

Posted by: Tom Feb 20 2011, 06:17 PM

I think so. Mine has an additional two wires that do go to the reverse switch. I always play it safe when I've done things like this and leave the negative battery terminal untightened - just pushed on snug, just in case. After testing, then tighten it up.
Tom

Posted by: underthetire Feb 20 2011, 06:55 PM

The smaller of the two battery leads looks bent over kinda close to the solenoid mounting screw. Might wanna double check it. If it touches, you will have a Chinese new year party going on.