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@martymcmannis6581Ай бұрын
I don't believe that you could have made a better video. You explain things that needed to be explained. So I thank you sir for sharing this information. 👍
@Das801E Жыл бұрын
Your Awesome i am 58 yrs old and started to wk on car age of 16 yrs old and you remind me of old school auto mechanics. Thx 4 sharing Ann’s helping out with this video❤
@TDSG342 жыл бұрын
This was super, super helpful. I'm trying to figure out how to wire a V-8 in an old truck. This was clear and you even gave the wire sizes! great! Thanks so much.
@longBowHunterII3 жыл бұрын
one of the simple best videos I have seen , very well done thank for your time and effort
@MrWsGTORebuild3 жыл бұрын
Thanks again for your thorough, easy to understand video! You have really helped me with a few crucial steps in restoring my GTO.
@Smurfomatic3 ай бұрын
I just got into working on cars, trying to restore an old chevy truck and this video helped a lot!
@dspence80863 жыл бұрын
You got some of the best electrical how to videos on KZfaq. Great diagrams and simple terminology.
@89true13 жыл бұрын
You’re a god damn magician!!!!!!!! Thank you for this. I’m doing my first swap on an old ass Mercedes and I’m a novice at wiring. This has answered so many god damn questions I have had for the last 3 weeks. Thank you
@johnb25122 жыл бұрын
Great video, will definately help me troubleshoot my problem ! Also watched the "instructor" video and that's a good one too. Between the two videos I now have a much better understanding of the starter circuit and it's possible problem spots. Thanks !
@m.s.patrick28632 жыл бұрын
not a professor??? thats probly the best explanation of that diagram ive ever seen. i just spent 2 hours under the car with a remote starter hooked to wrong nut. thank you please keep making videos'!!
@Jeff-rk8hqАй бұрын
Just wanted to take the time to thank you because more and more of the videos on the tube seem to lack the basic fundamentals many times expecting you to basically just need a refresher as if you’ve done it before and if that’s the case👌🏼 However sometimes you need someone to start from scratch explaining the process and any risks or challenges along the way or things that may alarm you etc. just a well thought out and executed video. Hope you had a great 4th of July man and again I sincerely appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us. 🙏🏻
@motor_citymuscle2886 ай бұрын
Perfect video! I just needed a little more visual representation. This was perfect!! Thanks for making it!
@chancecooper92462 жыл бұрын
At the 3:00 mark this dude solved my entire dang problem….I had the black ground wire going to that black wire… Thanks bud!
@maker7363 Жыл бұрын
Damn! That was AWESOME. Not just "how to" but the CONTEXT which enables us to create our own how to. Its like giving someone a map vs directions . A map is 1000x better then "Left / Right" directions. Cuz if something goes awry your screwed, with a map you never screwed. Plus with a map you may see a way that works better for you. INSTANT sub!!
@LarrySchule7 күн бұрын
Great video , your couldn't have explained it better
@trentdrake5397 Жыл бұрын
awesome video . A 5 year old could understand this video. Thanks for giving your knowledge out . Keep up the great job .
@roderickking4301 Жыл бұрын
Man you saved me on my yukon I thought the black wire on the starter was the ground wire 🙄💯💪😁
@leonardcanavan64572 жыл бұрын
Hey Chris, Great videos. One more thing is that the neutral safety switch can be used to run a hidden ignition cutoff switch to prevent theft. Just be sure to let any potential driver know where it is. It can be a handy addition without having to cut/splice into the factory wiring.
@yvonneryan1391 Жыл бұрын
Wish I could draw as well as you do , great explanation for sure . Thanks so much
@jonhsmith2706 Жыл бұрын
Lol I feel the same way
@waynejohnson9119 Жыл бұрын
Good job. My 2011 Hyundai Sonata sounded just like your starter. It was free spinning. In my case Hyundai used a cheap $8 plastic fork to engage the gear on the solenoid. So the fork breaks at its weakest link and the starter free spins. I bought the part from Sonata for $8 and replaced it and works just fine. Most starters have a metal fork Hyundai and Kia use a plastic fork. Same problem different reason.
@eddieberry37363 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir. This will help me by pass the starter panel on a old screed pump I have.
@dennispatterson8112 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen. Thanks.
@gil2864Күн бұрын
excellent video!
@moffenvetas7805 Жыл бұрын
Thats nice , easey to understand , thanks
@johncollins83043 жыл бұрын
Exce!lent including very excellent diagrams!
@danrez423 ай бұрын
Thank you brother been a big help
@callmenortnortin4672 жыл бұрын
The inside of the main power post is fried. You can take the solenoid apart and flip the washer part of the post over( rotate it 180 degrees) and your gold ,,its fixed
@stephenpetet2774 Жыл бұрын
Absolulty
@user-kb6wr8do3b5 ай бұрын
GOOD JOB BRO👍
@mikekotarba58286 ай бұрын
thank you for the video
@thomasburke85482 жыл бұрын
what i had been looking for - Thanks so much AAA++++++++++++++++++ - i understand now
@kouroshlakfard5706 Жыл бұрын
Thanks good job
@jamesshriver5909 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video. I was also wondering if you were to put a fuse on the power wire that goes from the battery to the starter what gauge fuse should you use.
@pigeonsil240sx2 жыл бұрын
i have a easy question im sure you can help with as a diy guy and because we cant do voltage drop without current to test the wire and many times a no crank has no current flow in starting system i would like an opinion on using jumper cables as a way to determine bad cables meaning if i have a no crank yet have power and ground but when i hook a jumper cable from battery to positive/negitive to starter pos/neg (one at a time to determine which side has resistance)and it then starts i can then confirm high resistance in the cable.is this a viable method? also i hear we cant just create a circuit using a light in the starter circuit to create a loaded circuit we can voltage drop test because the light doesnt pull enough amps,but if the voltage drop is enough to prevent a starter from starting wouldnt this method still see the voltage drop? also any other methods for diyers to perform a voltage drop test on a circuit that doesnt have current flow?
@jamesarthur468 Жыл бұрын
very good and simple
@iteeshollow Жыл бұрын
Hmm, thank you. The 'shop' said i need a new starter, orielys tested it, and first said my battery was low, i asked what that was, and she said its failing. Then she completed the starter test, er in the car not off, and said it was fine, passed the test. She wouldnt explain what kind of a test that was. I got my battery there and it still is under warranty, but she told me not to get a new one till i fix the problem whatever it was. When i turn the key over, there is a low growing sound very loud, first time i jumped in the seat. I had noticed the last few times before this noise that when i turned the key instead of it starting, i also had to give it gas, which made it zoom, even though i just tried to hit the gas fast and release. then the other day when i started it at the post office it growled at me. OK She, orielys said it battery was at 20%, I said so if its not the starter what is it? she said, it could still be the starter. is it my battery? you said to use a good battery for the test, this is a 2003 malibu less than 10 inches from the ground, i have been thinking of buying plastic ramps that might lift it another 7-8 inches? i dont know but the warranty is only for 6 months, and i dont want that car to smash my arms and head it they collapse! im in my 70's, ok i hope you have time and patience enough to answer me soon? i know this is old but i hope you check your emails every day. Thank you for this, i understood it all, actually very easy to understand. Not like wiring my house but very similar
@SoftiesTruck2 жыл бұрын
Great video! Thank you
@chrisrundlett37072 жыл бұрын
Great video - very informative!
@CharlieBooker-gr7bj Жыл бұрын
Should be a college professor. Great explanation!
@jimmylee8469 Жыл бұрын
Ahlafirmy Bey, thanks peace
@jerrymaushard38352 жыл бұрын
Well done! Thank you.
@_underREACT3 жыл бұрын
Man I needed this, I am troubleshooting a 79 Monte Carlo with 350 Crate motor and it just died on me, I think I am going to redo the wiring and components so that I know its done right instead of chasing receipts. And is there a power wire to the alternator from the battery too right?
@chriscraft770223 жыл бұрын
I’m not sure how 79 is run
@rbatts91633 жыл бұрын
Very well done 👌🏻
@andrewbryant33622 жыл бұрын
Great video
@user-fm5cv8zb6e6 ай бұрын
SBC starter on 86 El Camino has both R and S posts. If the purple goes to the S post, what goes on the R post? There is a little over 1/8 inch between the flywheel and the pinion shaft , but the pinion hangs up. I didn't think I needed to shim.
@PedroPerez-vn3xd7 ай бұрын
👍👍👍👍
@thomasrichards165 ай бұрын
😊😊
@farmerjim-fat-man-do2 жыл бұрын
Most “smaller” modern starters use permanent magnet motors. They create more torque with less amp draw than the old conventional wound starters. Unfortunately, aftermarket parts are absolute shit now days. We use Chevy trucks for our fleet. We have hundreds of 1/2 and 3/4 ton Silverado’s. Never really have starter issues but they are all 2010 and newer so it may be a design change after that body style.
@victormata32663 жыл бұрын
Your videos have been helping me build and rewire my 1969 impala. Your video are easy to understand thank you . But I been having a problem with starting up my car sometimes turns on with the key other time it does nothing. When I have it on start all the lights and gauges work . I been staring it with a screw driver any ideas , if not I was going to buy pass it with a 20 amp push to start from oreilly but don't know what gauge wire to get?
@user-wr9hh2cs3c3 ай бұрын
Omg THANKS
@NightWear21 Жыл бұрын
Maybe I'm slow and dense, but what we wrong with other starter that was whirling? I had similiar symptoms. (also when i originally tried to bench test, i was using thinner wire which obviously wouldn't carry the current,, rofl. switched to jumpers for thickness, worked great) It worked on bench, then when i put it on car, just a whirl, no plunger to engage flywheel, quite annoying since the starter on said vehicle was on bottom and it took literally hours to get it on. (just really bad spot and i decided NOT to remove anything, so i was going under engine, beside the alternator, just in the middle of everything, close to no view of the 2 bolt holes on the trans so it was a blind install really). I'm waiting for new oem starter to come in after weekend. I've been bingeing starter videos to try to understand. I kinda get it, but nowhere near your level where you're able to freehand schmatics and such, damn bro. I've been into cars for a bit and have put many parts on np. but to understand the entire process and when things go wrong, being able to diagnose. I suppose the more i expose myself to this kind of material the more i'll "get it". I'm the go to mechanic for my family. I understand complex things for the most part (engine and transmission) but for some reason the easier stuff freezes me up. like.. what??? The sad part, i'm highly into electrical, and yet i'm trying to diagnose and understand starting system. Repetition is my best asset right now. Thanks for this video! Great explanations.
@TheInfamousHotRodFarm3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah brother
@benjamingarcia10723 жыл бұрын
“No! You don’t know what you’re doing” 😂😂
@andrewbryant33622 жыл бұрын
How is that please explain…he covered everything did I miss something
@benjamingarcia10722 жыл бұрын
@@andrewbryant3362 bro it’s in quotations it’s something he said I thought was funny relax 😎
@justincarroll99892 жыл бұрын
thank you mucho
@Lonzo_Gonzo1955 Жыл бұрын
H Chris. Great videos! So the yellow wire going to my starter on my 69 Nova isn't used at all? I'm using the stock wiring harness which happens to be in decent condition. I can tape back the yellow wire or cut it out completely if it's not used. My purple wire has a round bolt on terminal end and my mini starter has a male spade lug connection on it at the "S" connector. No biggie. I'll cut the factory lug off and put a female spade lug in its place.
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
the yellow wire is for points ignition to give 12v to coil while cranking.. see it in my points ignition video
@Lonzo_Gonzo1955 Жыл бұрын
I cut that yellow wire out since I’m using an HEI distributor. Your videos kick ass! I’d be screwed without them. Like you mentioned, other people leave out lots of steps and expect us to magically figure this shit out. I checked out a bunch of your videos and found other stuff to correct like the distributor wire getting 9 volts instead of 12. Cleaned up wire harness nicely too since I had it opened. Thanks so much for your help!
@ricardome23043 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@nathanroberts3295 Жыл бұрын
Because my starter is running free but when I bench test it the celinoid is kicking so I was thinking maybe it’s the ignition wire can this wire cause the celinoid not to kick or is it that I have to replace my celinoid switch???
@Panzehir1881 Жыл бұрын
ground pole of battery can be connected directly to the terminal of selenoid valve with strap wire or does it really have to be connected to the starter motor housing?
@TrinhNK2123 жыл бұрын
thanks bro !
@3-crows Жыл бұрын
I've got a 1990 Dodge W250 5 speed truck that won't crank or start. How do I identify the the neutral safety switch?
@nathanroberts3295 Жыл бұрын
If there is a break in the wire from the ignition a fuse blown will it turn the starter???
@rollotomassi49872 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Very informative. I have two questions - First, Is it necessary to use a 10awg wire from the neutral safety switch to the starter when post or pigtail for the signal looks like 16-18awg is there too much resistance in the long thin wire? Secondly, on my LS swap into a thirdgen I get a loud click when the bendix gear engages but no crank. Sometimes I can get it to start after 15-20 tries other time not at all. When car is hit, it becomes more difficult to crank. Brand new AC Delco and high torque mini starters bench tested both with same result. Any suggestions where to look since both starters are good and I am able to start it if persistent but it’s getting worse.
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
Check grounds first.. I have a video if you don’t know about them
@leomendez72582 жыл бұрын
Lorey Mendez
@MrSayWTFhewantbitch2 жыл бұрын
So wait its not 3 wires that have to be connected? Red purple and the two bolts are what grounds it to engine block or am I missing something. I have a 2005 impala attempting to change starter. Thought i had it when i reconnected the battery car started trying to crank immediately no key in the ignition
@peteisi1137 ай бұрын
So what causes it to spin & not engage the flywheel.
@denniswaldroup49782 жыл бұрын
Just trying to wire my skid steer to 313 I got a 4 lb ignition switch just need to know where the wires go you can send me a diagram that be great do you have to ground the ignition switch I need to know where all the poles go to thank you
@rogerjamespaul5528 Жыл бұрын
I purchased a new starter motor for my Same Corsaro 70 Tractor. The tractor starts in about 3 seconds during which time a loud rattling sound comes from the Starter Motor. Does anyone have any ideas.
@Latexpretzel Жыл бұрын
my starter spins like that but works fine bench testing it. Could it be a voltage drop somewhere?
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
go ask the guy that is making you think it is voltage drop
@nedeczkynorbert358 Жыл бұрын
Hi Might my question gonna sound stupid so sorry for this first😃 I'm just only starter learned car electronics.. So my question is if the starter motor need about 200amp for the start and a 4AWG wire can only do 75-100amp how is it gives for the starter motor 200amp? Might it sounds stupid but I'm getting confused now.. Thanks in advance for anyone who's answers for me😊
@denniscarroll7696 Жыл бұрын
Oh, S***, that is what mine is doing exactly, "Free-spinning." (edited) watched it to the end, but didn't show how to resolve the starter "free-spin" problem, bench tested my (new starter) starter, works fine, in the car it still free-spins.
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
that was the point of the video.. you have to buy a new one.. you would have to replace the bendix
@PaulE.Fredette-bq1zg9 ай бұрын
So my question here is where do you put a wire for an HEI distributor on this
@chriscraft770229 ай бұрын
different circuit.. HEI has nothing to do with the starter.. that is the ignition system.. it is ran on 15 amp fuse 12gauge wire off fuse box dedicated circuit
@PaulE.Fredette-bq1zg9 ай бұрын
Okay so the starter you're showing here is more like the aftermarket high torque starter . Unlike The original G/M Starter With 3 Post. Which Is What I Have In My Truck 1973 Square Body GMC Now With A Updated 350 would be 290hp HO Crate But we put in some smaller 58cc chambered Heads With 1.6 Rockers A thinner Head Gasket. Making the compressor about 9.6 -1 on this Engine With A Edelbrock high rise intake should make about 325 horse now. It Had A HEI Distributor . Someone Bastardize The Starter Wires. So Now I'm Trying To Figure Out To wire up both Starter. The three post OEM as well The 2 post This Is The Only Thing Keeping Me From Being Able To Fireing Up My New Engine. I Don't Want to Burn up The Starter ,Wiring or Charging System. I Appreciate You Responding Back Gear Much. Your Video Is Probably The Best That I Have Found. Because You Keep It simple not To Technicall. So if I understand you're right if I grabbed a piece on the fuse block that comes on only when the keys turned on that should keep The HEI Distributor Hit Until I Switch The Key To The Off position. My question here does that also give it power when I start
@chriscraft770229 ай бұрын
the 3 post starter is for a points ignition system . You just don’t use “I” or “R” ….only S .. the Nissan and gm starters are almost the same . I have a 70 Chevelle and an 80c30 too that I know way more about than this Datsun
@chadmcdavid60722 жыл бұрын
I had the same thing with my mustang the starter was not engaging just spinning
@reppin7132 жыл бұрын
I'm having a problem with my new stater not engaging the engine. My battery is probably dead because when I jump started it. The starter free spins. I made sure that the starter was properly installed in the reverse order that I removed the old one. I then tried to jump start it again. The only power I got was from the other vehicle's power. So it's the battery correct? I changed the battery terminal that connects the negative because it was bad. So, My last effort to fix this mess is to install a new battery and hopefully it will work because the starter will not engage the engine. Please help me
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
is it cliking or just free spinning. why did you change the starter in the first place?
@reppin7132 жыл бұрын
It's free spinning
@robertcarlos78 Жыл бұрын
So do you need the fuse link?
@dewaynebraley28202 жыл бұрын
Chris bro the last two times I've rewired my truck the sob caught on fire directly by the starter , almost lost a lot of money yesterday due to lmc dash,seats ect...I just seen u mentioned grounding the starter??? Bro please tell me this is my problem, I never tried running a ground wire from starter to frame , would that be the reason my shit is catching fire every time,??
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
I have an automotive grounds video you need to watch.. yes.. missing grounds will catch your car on fire
@latriciaaustin20612 жыл бұрын
So ive been having issues with my 2008 dodge ram 2500. When I go to start it it will click 1 time each time I turn the key. Sometimes when I put it neutral it will start right up. Sometimes I have to bump it multiple times in Park/neutral. Recently went to start it no click, charged battery still the same, tryed shifting it into neutral and back to park same. so unhooked battery for a few min, hooked it back up and it started after a couple trys but then all the gears were lit and had the square around all indicating it was in all gears. When I went to pull off it corrected and had the square around the drive position... Ive replaced starter and battery last year and altinator a couple mts ago. Would you maby have any ideas what it might be? Was thinking neutral safety switch or wireless control module. Would love to hear what you think it may be. Thnx in advance.
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
to start you need to clean your battery terminals to the starter and check the ground to the engine.. that is where you start..
@Rick-Williams593 жыл бұрын
Fuse Freaks....LMAO Great video dude
@ozz115 Жыл бұрын
does the negative wire connect to the alternator or just the bracket?
@chriscraft77022 Жыл бұрын
watch my automotive grounds explained video
@suicidegeisha69213 жыл бұрын
What size are the post connectors on the end for the starter
@chriscraft770223 жыл бұрын
mine are for 3/8” bolts
@Tyjo7720083 жыл бұрын
What would energize the solenoid in the accessories key position?
@chriscraft770223 жыл бұрын
nothing..accessories has nothing to do with the starter motor circuit
@Tyjo7720083 жыл бұрын
Yea I meant run position found out I had my neutral safety switch wired incorrectly but thanks for the reply and great content.
@Mydikincider2 жыл бұрын
Forgot the wire that goes to the alternator
@chriscraft770222 жыл бұрын
that has nothing to do with the starter circuit..
@Christina-zp5sq3 жыл бұрын
So if I put a negative cable on the negative battery and connected to the negative starter and it put the positive wire onto the positive side of the starter will it blow up my engine
@chriscraft770223 жыл бұрын
no.. but that is a bad idea ... don’t do it
@Christina-zp5sq3 жыл бұрын
@@chriscraft77022 ok thanks when I start my truck my Mazda 87 beats 20 to the starter space engage sometimes even when I turn off the truck it was still Can gauge I had to disconnect the battery to make it stop
@Christina-zp5sq3 жыл бұрын
@@chriscraft77022 sorry sometimes google speech text to miss print the words I’m saying but I have a 1987 Mazda pick up B 2200 when I start it sometimes the starter stays in gauge after I turn off the truck the starter will still be in gauge
@braleyshardwoodcustoms85843 жыл бұрын
Will that LS starter work on the square body ole school block
@chriscraft770223 жыл бұрын
no
@mynextketchfrontier63515 ай бұрын
Bro that’s your flywheel pin not engaging on the flywheel from the starter pin that might take
@davidhoover88772 жыл бұрын
Thabjs fur saving me $129,,,
@g.j.dutoit4447 Жыл бұрын
Hello Realy hope you can help me. Iv got a Fiat 128 1974 model My starter ONLY keep crunking (stuck) if cold. Then i take of negative from battery and it stops. Then put cable back. Then start easy whole day. No problem. In morning it stuck when start for 1st time the day. Its summer now in South Africa. But in winter it stuck 2 to 3 times. Then no problem to start. If car is in sun. And start for 1st time the day sometime start 1st time without keep cranking. Sometimes keep crancking ONLY ones. Then start easy. After it starts. I switch of and starts again. I did it 6 times. Off and start off and start. No no no problem. Rrrrealy hope someone no what cause this. Thanks so much.