starter

donnyf · 10-29-2007, 11:39 PM

should the purple wire on the starter have 12 volts when the key is turned.

**Ssicarman** · 10-30-2007, 02:17 AM

It should have 12 V (battery voltage) when the key is turned to start.

donnyf · 10-30-2007, 08:44 PM

Maybee you would also know that when replacing the saturn starter on U-Tube and other places, it is disscribed as to remove the negitive wire to the starter.??? I dont get it , it is a red wire and goes to the Pos. on the battery. What am I not understanding ?

**Ssicarman** · 10-31-2007, 02:12 AM

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Originally Posted by donnyf

Maybee you would also know that when replacing the saturn starter on U-Tube and other places, it is disscribed as to remove the negitive wire to the starter.??? I dont get it , it is a red wire and goes to the Pos. on the battery. What am I not understanding ?

Negative cable from the battery.
Stops the spark show that you would get when/if you ground a positive wire.
Basicly disconnect the battery. You could remove the positive cable but there again you risk the spark show if you ground out the positive when removing.