Starter wiring?

Tiny
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET CAVALIER
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A man changed out the starter it has 2 wires going to the small stud and 2 going to the large stud and a black wire not hooked up. The battery light is on, and the battery ran down. The light came on as soon as he started it. I am just trying to figure out if the wiring is correct and which wires go to the right post and where the ground wire goes to please.
Sunday, August 20th, 2023 AT 2:11 PM

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Tiny
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There is only one wire that goes to the small lug, the rest go on the power lug of the starter. here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

This way you can see what I am talking about. Check out the images (below). Please let us know what you find.
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Monday, August 21st, 2023 AT 10:36 AM

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