Bought a new rebuilt starter for a 1996 chevy cavalier... My problem is one of the wires is black and has nothing on it so i dont know where too hook it up... i have a red wire with a big eye and a black with a big eye so i figure they both go on the big post.. i have 1 small red wire with a small eye... And the one black wire with nothing ... There used to be something but it was broke off... Any help would be nice...

Battery connections ,cables , starter relay . igntion switch , wiring . Could be a number of thing's as you can see . Without proper diagnostic skills , your best bet mite be to take it to a qualified repair shop .

Did you check for voltage and ground, anywhere? Use a test light to check. Did you check for voltage at exterior lamp fuse? Hot all the time. The tail lamp circuit is wired through headlamp switch. At the rear, brown wire is voltage for tail lamps. Black wire is ground, check them both. I saw what you replaced, but, I don't know what testing you've done?

I had this very same issue a couple months ago. There should be 2 fusible linked wires on the starter. One or both may be broken. This is by design. Also, there should be a small relay box in the front of the engine compartment near the radiator. This relay is for the Theft Lock System.It cuts off the power to the starter. It is a very simple fix & can be bought for $30 - $40 @ NAPA. The relay is where you should start first.

i have a 97 cavalier and i have 5 wires that connect to the starter but i dont know where 1 of them goes

It is most likely the starter.

you sure you got the ignition trigger wire on the starter?

one at a time so you dont lose firing order ..which is 1 3 4 2

Most chevy cars have 3 wires. I main wire that comes from the battery. Another a little smaller wire that goes to the same post in the center of the starter solinoid. And 1 small wire that goes to the smaller threaded post on the side.

It sounds as though the solenoid on the starter is stuck. if it is a used starter a light tapping with a hammer may release it (very light). DON"T tap it if it is a new or rebuilt starter you may void your warranty. If it is a new starter it should have a warranty. If installed at a garage call them for warranty repair if you installed it yourself pull it off and take it back for replacement. Most places I deal with for starters and alternators, either new or rebuilt have least a 1 year warranty. mike

Check your neutral switch, its usually on drivers side on the back of stearing column .Its easy to reach and if you consult a mechanics service book, it will be alot easier to find and save you alot of frustration. Please rate this. Thanx.