Will not start because I have wire rusted broke off starter terminal

ROBERT NEACK

MEMBER
2006 CADILLAC CTS
3.6L
6 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
190,000 MILES

Need jump start car cause I have wire rusted broke off starter terminal. Have to get started to pick up money to a buy new one. But I it's the only vehicle I have and need get started one more time as is o he new one. Touch screw driver if I'm one of terminals to then at same time touch starter but what terminal and where on starter.
Also the terminal is moving so how keep still so get inside connect or what?
Please help.
Thanks very much
Also, I have power but battery definitely not fully charged, but should I try it with screwdriver while cables are hooked up charging? Enduring battery is from trying to start it for the screwdriver but I guess on the right place.

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SCGRANTURISMO

MECHANIC
4,897 POSTS

Hello,

You are talking about crossing the battery power and the starter solenoid, which is also located on the starter. In the diagrams down below I have included the wiring diagram for the starter circuit, a connector view with callout of the starter solenoid connector and excerpts from the installation instructions showing where the battery cable and the solenoid connector are for your vehicle. Please use this information as you wish. I hope this helps and please remember safety first.

Thanks,
Alex
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