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The small purple wire on the "S" terminal of an older GM vehicle starter would lead to the ignition switch. With the key in the start (crank) position, the purple wire signals the starter solenoid to engage the starter.

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The big yellow wire in the column loom lights up when u turn ignition to crank but starter does not

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