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Old 08-05-2008, 01:24 PM   #1
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i need some help

what is the purple wire on the key switch for or what it runs to. someone has cut mine and spliced in to a red wire. thanks for any help.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:37 PM   #2
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The purple wire goes to the starter solenoid. It energizes the solenoid to pull the drive into the flywheel & start the motor going. It may go through a neutral switch first.
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Old 08-05-2008, 03:51 PM   #3
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thanks Wrenchbender Ret that helps.
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