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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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Having problems getting 12 Volts to my stater soleniod.. there are four wire that run down the harness to the starter ( my drawing only shows three)

I have a thick red/white (goes to solenoid lug)
I have a heavy red (goes to solenoid lug)
I have a heavy purple (goes to energize tab on solenoid)
I have a thin black ( assumimg this is not "hot" and is a ground for somethimg?) What is this for?
Am I missing something??
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 02:48 PM
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Black wire is ground wire for windshield wiper motor.
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Old Nov 27, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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Your 78 will not have the yellow wire, but the rest should be the same.
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Good info..I'll ground the black wire.
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