1996 Chevrolet Cavalier Logo
Posted on Aug 19, 2010
Answered by a Fixya Expert

Trustworthy Expert Solutions

At Fixya.com, our trusted experts are meticulously vetted and possess extensive experience in their respective fields. Backed by a community of knowledgeable professionals, our platform ensures that the solutions provided are thoroughly researched and validated.

View Our Top Experts

How do i connect my starter to the battery - 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier

1 Answer

Duane Wong

Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

  • Chevrolet Master 6,826 Answers
  • Posted on Aug 19, 2010
Duane Wong
Chevrolet Master
Level 3:

An expert who has achieved level 3 by getting 1000 points

Superstar:

An expert that got 20 achievements.

All-Star:

An expert that got 10 achievements.

MVP:

An expert that got 5 achievements.

Joined: Jun 20, 2010
Answers
6826
Questions
6
Helped
2862047
Points
20234

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 2.2L (VIN 4) Engine Fig. 1: Removal and installation of the starter — 2.2L engine shown how do i connect my starter to the battery - 87952039.gif
Fig. 2: Remove the starter electrical connections from the back of the starter how do i connect my starter to the battery - 91142p05.jpgploads/images/91142p05.jpg" alt="91142p05.jpg" class="h_mi" />
Fig. 3: Remove the three behow do i connect my starter to the battery - 91142p06.jpgover retaining bolts and . . . 9114how do i connect my starter to the battery - 91142p07.jpgass=
Fig. 4: . . . remove the bell-housing cover 91142p07.jpg
Fig. 5: Remove thehow do i connect my starter to the battery - 91142p09.jpgport brace-to-engine bolt how do i connect my starter to the battery - 91142p10.jpg
Fig. 6: The starter is retained by two bolts
Fig. 7: Remove the bolts and . . . 91142p10.jpg
Fig. 8: . . . remove the starter from the engine 91142p11.jpg
Fig. 9: Note that the starter bolts are two different lengths, the longer one goes on the inside 91142p12.jpg

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
  2. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the electrical connections from the back of the starter.
  4. Remove the bell-housing cover.
  5. Remove the starter support bracket bolt from the engine block.
  6. Unfasten the starter motor-to-engine bolts, then carefully lower the starter.
  7. Remove the nuts/bolts that hold the starter support bracket to the starter. To install:
  8. Transfer the starter support bracket to the new starter if the starter is being replaced.
  9. Raise the starter into position and secure the starter using the starter motor-to-engine bolts. Tighten the bolts to 32 ft. lbs. (43 Nm).
  10. Install the starter support bracket-to-engine bolt to 24 ft. lbs. (32 Nm).
  11. Install the bell-housing cover.
  12. Install the starter electrical connections on the back of the starter. Tighten the "S'' tehow do i connect my starter to the battery - 87952040.gif inch lbs. (2.5 Nm) and the battery terminal to 106 inch lbs. (12 Nm).
  13. Carefully lower the vehicle, then connect the negative battery cable.
2.3L (VIN D) and 2.4L (VIN T) Engines Fig. 10: When installing the starter, tighten the mounting bolts to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm) on the 2.3L and 2.4L engines 87952040.gif
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery.
  2. Detach the air inlet duct from the throttle body.
  3. Remove the top starter bolt.
  4. Raise and safely support the vehicle.
  5. Remove the lower starter retaining bolt.
  6. If necessary, position the engine wiring harness aside.
  7. Position the starter to enable access to the solenoid wiring, then detach the wiring.
  8. Remove the starter from the vehicle. To install:
  9. Raise the starter to the vehicle, then attach the wiring.
  10. Position the starter, then secure using the lower starter bolt. Tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (9how do i connect my starter to the battery - prev.gif
  11. If moved, reposition the engine wiring harness.
  12. Carefully lowhow do i connect my starter to the battery - next.gifehicle.
  13. Install the top starter bolt, then tighten to 66 ft. lbs. (90 Nm).
  14. Fasten the air inlet duct to the throttle body.
  15. Connect the negative battery cable.
prev.gif next.gif

Add Your Answer

×

Uploading: 0%

my-video-file.mp4

Complete. Click "Add" to insert your video. Add

×

Loading...
Loading...

Related Questions:

0helpful
3answers

Ignition just clicks when trying to start. Battery is charged.

Check your battery connections on the battery itself, and to the starter. A loose cable or one that is corroded will keep it from getting the proper voltage where it needs to go.
0helpful
1answer

Does a 12 volt starter solenoid work as a voltage booster or just a starter connectioin

The solenoid only brings two large discs of copper together to make a strong connection from the positive battery terminal to the positive lead on the starter motor. The connection from the solenoid TO the starter motor is corroded or broken. Make sure to remove negative battery connection before doing anything with your starter motor. Lots of amperage is dangerous.
0helpful
1answer

Where is the starter on a 1991 eclispse 2l awd turbo

Hope this helps, it it does please leave feedback and vote Thank You and Good Luck

Removal


  1. Disconnect battery cables, then remove battery and battery tray.
  2. Disconnect speedometer cable from transaxle.
  3. On models equipped with 1.8L/4-107 engines, remove intake manifold stay.
  4. On all models, disconnect starter wiring connections.
  5. Remove starter mounting bolts, then the starter.
Installation


  1. Before mounting starter, clean the mating surfaces of starter and the engine.
  2. Install starter and torque mounting bolts to 20-25 ft. lbs.
  3. Connect starter wiring connections.
  4. On models equipped with 1.8L/4-107 engines, install intake manifold stay.
  5. On all models, connect speedometer cable.
  6. Install battery tray and torque attaching bolts to 6-10 ft. lbs.
  7. Install battery and battery hold-down. Torque hold-down bolts to 1.5-2.0 ft. lbs.
  8. Connect battery cables.
2helpful
1answer

The starter only clicks and the battery is fully charged. won't start

The starter only clicks.This is indication of faulty starter or starter solenoid jammed.Check the connection between starter to battery.Remove the connections and recheck.If still the same problem then see if the starter is proper or faulty.Measure the voltage of starter by meter.Its a 12 volt part.If the voltage is low then its faulty starter or if the solenoid is jammed then also starter needs to be replaced.Check out this possibilities.This will help.As you mentioned that battery is good and properly charged as per this, the starter or starter connections to the battery seems faulty.Clean the battery to starter connections with carb cleaner.It can be available at any local car garage or at auto part store. -------- Thanks.Helpmech.
0helpful
1answer

Car cut out like no ignition, now no power to starter circuit. Battery new & hot

No power to starter circuit.The starter gets power from battery to start.So check the connection between battery to starter.As you mentioned battery is new ,but still get the battery voltage checked.It should be 12 volts if battery is fully charged.If battery shows 12 volt then check the connection terminal from battery to starter.If connection checked ok then its most probably the problem of faulty starter.It has to be replaced.But if the starter checked out ok by meter, then the problem relates to faulty ignition switch circuit causing this problem.Checking all this possibilities will rule out the exact faulty part causing the problem.----------Thanks.Helpmech.
1helpful
1answer

Where is the starter located on my 2003 nissan sentra ser

Starter Motor -located to articulate with flywheel that has gear teeth between the engine and transmission accessible from down below. REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 240SX WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Support the transmission with a jack and remove the 4 rear mounting bracket bolts.
  3. Lightly lower the transmission to make room and pull out the dipstick tube.
  4. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Connector bracket from the front mount bracket
    • Harness connector
    • Starter bolts
    • Starter
    To install:
  5. Install or connect the following:
    • Starter and torque the bolts to 30-37 ft. lbs. (40-50 Nm)
    • Harness connector
    • Connector bracket to the front mount bracket
    • Dipstick tube
    • Transmission into position
    • 4 rear mounting bracket bolts
    • Negative battery cable
  6. Remove the transmission jack
WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Connector bracket from the front mount bracket
    • Harness connector
    • Starter bolts
    • Starter
    To install:
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Starter and torque the bolts to 30-37 ft. lbs. (40-50 Nm)
    • Harness connector
    • Connector bracket to the front mount bracket
    • Negative battery cable
1.6L and 2.0L Engines
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Wiring at the starter
    • Bolts attaching the starter to the engine
    • Starter
    To install:
  3. Install or connect the following:
    • Starter and torque the bolts to 70 inch lbs. (8 Nm)
    • Starter electrical connections
    • Negaative battery cable
Maxima
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Air duct
    • Harness protector from the harness
    • Starter wiring at the starter
    • Starter-to-engine bolts
    • Starter from the vehicle

      Image 89612G12l Not Found

    To install:
  2. Install or connect the following:
    • Starter and torque the long bolt to 57-72 ft. lbs. (77-98 Nm) and the short bolt to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-41 Nm)
    • Starter wiring
    • Harness protector
    • Air duct
    • Negative battery cable
Altima
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    • Negative battery cable
    • Air inlet tube
    • Harness bracket
    • Wiring at the starter
    • Starter
    To install:
  2. Install or connect the following:
    • Starter and torque the bolts to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm)
    • Starter electrical connectors
    • Harness bracket
    • Air inlet tube
    • Negative battery cable
0helpful
2answers

How to remove starter

Removal & Installation - Starter
  1. Before servicing the vehicle.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Radiator air baffle assembly
    Electrical connections Torque converter cover Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter. Torque the bolts to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm). Torque converter cover Solenoid -BAT- terminal. Torque the nut to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm). Solenoid -S- terminal. Torque the nut to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm). Radiator air baffle assembly Negative battery cable
  2. Perform a charging system test and verify the starter is operating properly
8e0154d.jpg

Fig. Showing the starter motor location and electrical connections
  1. Before servicing the vehicle.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Radiator air baffle, for clearance if necessary Flywheel inspection cover bolts Flywheel inspection cover Electrical connections from the starter motor Starter motor mounting bolts Starter motor
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    NOTE Before installing the starter motor to the engine, tighten the nut next to the cap on the solenoid BAT terminal. If this terminal is not tight in the solenoid cap, the cap may be damaged during installation of electrical connections and cause the starter motor to fail later.

    Starter motor Starter motor mounting bolts and tighten the bolts to 30 ft. lbs. (40 Nm) Electrical connection to the battery terminal on the solenoid and tighten the battery terminal nut to 13 ft. lbs. (17 Nm) Electrical connections to the S terminal on the solenoid and tighten solenoid S terminal nut to 27 inch lbs. (3 Nm) Flywheel inspection cover Flywheel inspection cover bolts Radiator air baffle, if removed
  2. Connect the negative battery cable

Hope helps, remember rated this.
0helpful
1answer

New starter relay installed. As soon a battery is

Your solenoid is not installed correctly. There is a battery side and a starter side ... there is a contactor inside. When you turn the key on, you actually energize an electric magnet that causes the contactor to complete the connection between the battery and the starter. Since your starter operates when the battery is connected, it seems to me that the electric magnet is energized incorrectly.
3helpful
1answer

How do you remove a 1999 Nissan Altima starter?

Nissan Car Altima & Sentra 1999-06 StarterRemoval & Installation
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air duct Harness protector from the harness Starter wiring at the starter Starter-to-engine bolts Starter from the vehicle


  2. b53bb6c.jpg
    Fig. Starter location and mounting detail-3.0L Maxima with a manual transaxle


    b2eb267.jpg
    Fig. Starter location and mounting detail-3.5L Maxima

To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the long bolt to 57-72 ft. lbs. (77-98 Nm) on Altima and Maxima and 41 ft. lbs. (55 Nm) on 350 Z. torque the short bolt to 22-30 ft. lbs. (30-41 Nm) Starter wiring Harness protector Air duct Negative battery cable
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air inlet tube Harness bracket Wiring at the starter Starter

To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) Starter electrical connectors Harness bracket Air inlet tube Negative battery cable

1.6L & 2.0L Engines
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the precautions in the beginning of this section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Wiring at the starter Bolts attaching the starter to the engine Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 70 inch lbs. (8 Nm) Starter electrical connections Negaative battery cable

1.6L, 1.8L & 2.0L Engines
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Wiring at the starter Bolts attaching the starter to the engine Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 70 inch lbs. (8 Nm) Starter electrical connections Negative battery cable

1.8L & 2.0L Engines
  1. Before servicing the vehicle, refer to the Precautions section.
  2. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Wiring at the starter Bolts attaching the starter to the engine Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 70 inch lbs. (8 Nm) Starter electrical connections Negative battery cable

2.4L & 2.5L Engines
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air inlet tube Harness bracket Wiring at the starter Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) Starter electrical connectors Harness bracket Air inlet tube Negative battery cable

2.4L Engine
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air inlet tube Harness bracket Wiring at the starter Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) Starter electrical connectors Harness bracket Air inlet tube Negative battery cable

2.5L Engine
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air cleaner cover and duct Harness bracket Wiring at the starter Starter
To install:
  1. Install or connect the following:
    Starter and torque the bolts to 60 inch lbs. (7 Nm) Starter electrical connectors Harness bracket Air inlet tube Negative battery cable

3.5L Engines
  1. Remove or disconnect the following:
    Negative battery cable Air cleaner case (upper) and air cleaner to electric throttle control actuator tube. Harness protector from the harness Starter wiring at the starter Starter-to-engine bolts Starter from the vehicle

    42c548c.jpg
    Fig. Starter location and mounting detail-3.5L engine

continue...
Not finding what you are looking for?

979 views

Ask a Question

Usually answered in minutes!

Top Chevrolet Experts

ZJ Limited
ZJ Limited

Level 3 Expert

17989 Answers

john h

Level 3 Expert

29494 Answers

Thomas Perkins
Thomas Perkins

Level 3 Expert

15088 Answers

Are you a Chevrolet Expert? Answer questions, earn points and help others

Answer questions

Manuals & User Guides

Loading...