Hi all,

Replacing my starter today and realized the starter wiring from the replacement is opposite of what came off the car. Is the replacement incorrect?

New Starter (Excel Automotive from Rockauto)



Old Starter (OEM(?)/Mitsubishi)



Thanks!!

 

I don't think it makes to much difference what side it's on as it's just a coil u should be able to switch it over
I've never done this but would try it and if it goes bang it wasn't me lol

 

It's just a solenoid. Like a big relay. Apply the 'low' signal and it connects the two 'high' poles. They are not specific in which needs to go where.

 

Hey, Makes a BIG difference... +12volts (from Battery) and +12volts (from ignition switch) cannot be on same pole. So, check continuity (male-spade connector to each large stud). The large starter wire will be connected to the large-stud that DOES have continuity with the small male-spade connector. Battery +12v cable connects to the other stud.

 

Ahh have I miss understood thort that the solenoid wire the fat 1 u was on about that it was on the upper pole not the lower pole ?

As the trigger side is the little spade

 

Check the FSM. Section G

 

This is a good point if the signal is just grounding the circuit. If it has battery power, then a short in that wire could cause the starter to engage with the key off. Or am I missing something?

 

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When you turn ignition switch to "start" +12v goes directly to ground (starter housing) via solenoid coil resistance. Then, solenoid/relay closes & battery cable +12 is connected to starter motor.

Refer to: Wiring Manual (Starting System Wiring Diagram sect A-1), nice drawing of complete circuit.

 

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