Starter for 99 Gran Am

[nphbob]

I have a 99 Pontiac Gran Am that had the starter removed. I have purchased a replacement but have three wires that appear to go to the starter. Does anyone know if this is correct and where they should be attached?

Thanks!!!!

[UncleBob]

what motor?

three wires is pretty typical. Usually 2 will go to the large post on the starter. Its obvious which go there, because they will have a large eye on the terminal. One wire is a large diameter cable. That cable goes directly to the positive post on the battery. The other wire will be a fuseable link, much smaller than the cable.

The third wire is the solenoid wire, and will have a small eye or spade terminal.

[nphbob]

It has the 4 cyl. I think it is 2.4.....

Thank you for your information about the 3 wires. This makes sense but wasn't quite sure about the two going on the same post. I didn't want to short anything out!!! =8-)