| Subject: | Starter Motor Wire Routing |
| Models: | 2000 Chevrolet Camaro |
| with 5.7L Engine (VIN G -- RPO LS1) |
For the 2000 model year, vehicles equipped with the LS1
V-8 engine are equipped with cast iron exhaust manifolds. This production
change, along with the addition of revised catalytic converters, has resulted
in a change to the starter motor wiring and routing. If the starter motor
is replaced or the wiring is removed, please observe the following installation
requirements.
| • | Observe that the metallic insulation wrap encasing the battery
lead and the solenoid control cable (1) is intact and securely wrapped with
no evidence of fraying.
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| • | When connections are made to the starter motor, assure the ring
terminals are aligned and wires are positioned EXACTLY as shown in the illustration.
| | Notice: The aluminized wire wrap is conductive. Improper routing of the solenoid
control cable near the B+ terminal (2) of the starter motor can cause arcing
between the terminal post and the solenoid control wire. This may result in
a battery drain or cause accelerated wear on the insulation wrap nearest the
B+ post.
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| • | Inspect the finished installation to assure that the following
conditions apply:
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| • | The wires did not move when the nuts were tightened. |
| • | The solenoid control wire runs in the larger conduit that houses
the battery lead on the starter motor side as shown in the illustration. |
Starter Motor Electrical Connections
