Electrical issue after installing new starter

[devon.liljenquist]

Hello,

I installed a new starter today and I went to try it and the engine cranked a little then stopped. Now, when I turn the key, none of the gauges like battery voltage work anymore. They were working before I installed the starter. I can't even get a click from the solenoid. Did I install the starter wires wrong? I should have taken a picture of how they were installed previously but I didn't. Any ideas? It is a 1997 Glastron with a Volvo inboard.

 

[alldodge]

See if its wired like this

 

[devon.liljenquist]

Thanks that helps! I think my issue is that the starter I bought has three terminals and not four. Where do I put the extra wire?

 

[alldodge]

I'm not VP guy but maybe this can be figured out, or a VP guy will come along and help. First I have some questions:

What motor do you have?
What is the starter part number that you bought?
What wire is, and what wire is not connected?

 

[devon.liljenquist]

I don't have the starter handy. I'm away from the house but will send that information when I get it. It's a sierra starter. It replaces my old Arco starter part number 30460. The arco one had four posts. This one has three. I connected the red yellow wire to the small post and the purple wire to a post on the starter thinking it was just a ground wire but further research says I'm wrong on that. Not sure on the engine. I have had a really tough time finding a serial number. Nothing on carb cover or engine block. Parts guy found the sierra starter based on the Arco part number.

 

[alldodge]

What size motor is this and is it fuel injected or carburetor?

The Arco 30460 is a marine permanent magnet starter motor, and shows its for a 12 3/4 flywheel. That number crosses for use with a 3.0L

The purple wire is 12V hot when motor is running.
The Yellow/Red is the solenoid start circuit to engage the starter

The Sierra part number for year should be 18-5919

as before I'm just guessing because I don't know which motor

 

[devon.liljenquist]

It is three liter for sure.

 

[devon.liljenquist]

Also it is a carbeurator.

 

[alldodge]

I'm finding you have the wrong starter for your model year, or at least for the wiring. What is your full model number?

 

[devon.liljenquist]

I'm afraid you're right. I'm going to call my parts guy tomorrow and see if he has seen this issue before.

 

[devon.liljenquist]

Was able to figure this out today. Apparently the purple wire isn't necessary with my new starter? I left the purple wire off and just attached the yellow/red wire to the starter. Both wires originate from the ignition so I'm not sure what its purpose is. Parts guy was pretty confident that I had the right part for my model. Once I took off the purple wire it started right up.

 

[alldodge]

Sounds good, suggest not letting the purple wire ground out. Tape the end up