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babybugs1980
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babybugs1980 asked in Cars & TransportationMaintenance & Repairs · 1 decade ago

98 Chevy Cavalier Starter Installation?

Where do the wires go on the solenoid? We have the large black wire and the red wire, both coming from somewhere (battery) in the car that need to be reattached to the solenoid. Forgot to label them when they came off. Anyone know how they go back on? Red on top, black on bottom? Reverse? Both to one post?

yes we have a Hayne's manual - can't get the Chilton ones around here :( but it's description doesn't help.

TIA!!

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  • anogor
    1 decade ago
    Favourite answer

    TRY IT, WHICH EVERY ONE WORKS IS CORRECT

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    i have never seen a black ground cable on a starter. The big red one goes on the big screw on the starter (the fat one the black one usually goes on the top of the motor somewhere.

    If you put hem both on the starter you will probably electrocute yourself and literally melt the starter.

    If i was ther i could do it easliy but im not.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    You might want to try going to your local parts store. They might be able to help you out.

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