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Old 09-27-2007, 03:54 AM   #13
elfhearse
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problem....
everything back together....turn ignition and just get a whirring* sound from the starter solenoid- no ignition/engine won't turn over.

update: check TIS and troubleshoot: ~14Volts at battery and hot (red cable) starter solenoid. Ignition to start to measure volts and terminal 50 (small 14 ga. black wires at solenoid) and they read ~14 volts too.
Ohm meter check between battery negative & starter housing: ~0
=
replace solenoid.
UPDATE Part Deux: (I am a D*ckhead/or/don't wire ur starter after a 14 hour day & waiting two weeks to reinstall)
Got the remanufactured starter/PB Blaster soaking for about 5 hours and finally got the (2) E12 torx bolts off. In my late night wiring harness install, I had placed both "small" black wires on the post @ 11 o'clock (#30) = symptoms described above. Well, I have a nice "new" starter to go with the cooling system.

For future reference if anyone (like me) forgets where the starter wires go, here is a description.
Facing the starter solenoid from front of car:
(1) 14 ga. black wire mounts on pin at ~ 11 o'clock (#30)
(1) Red heavy ga. wire from battery mounts on large post at 2 o'clock
(1) 12 ga. black wire mounts on pin at ~ 5 o'clock (#50) below red cable.
a bit embarrassing to post...but it may help the next guy
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