purple wire to solenoid
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purple wire to solenoid
the PO had cut the purple wire to the solenoid, all I can find their is a purple #10 wire is this were the solenoid extention wire would go? I think its a #12? Thanks
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Without having to go thru your life history, That is the wire that goes to the neutral safety switch under the dash.
I would say someone has "jumped it" and the car will start in gear so be careful with that.
I would say someone has "jumped it" and the car will start in gear so be careful with that.
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it's a 76 vette,I have a wiring diagram, purple is the color, however its a #10 wire, PO has cut the fuseable link off. I'm thinking it should go down in size of wire to a #12 or #14 that goese to the solenoid, cause the stud on the solenoid is small.
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The wire that energizes the solenoid to engage the starter is generally a purple wire (on most gm's of that era, but I can't say specifically on your car) and goes to the small inside (nearest the block) terminal, however there will not be a fusible link on it. Fusible links are used on power source wires and are located at the beginning of the circuit. Any fusible links would have been connected to large battery stud.
Steve g
Steve g
