Recent Starter Replacement causing no key start?

2001 SATURN SL1
201,000 MILES • 1.9L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JOSHUACHESTER41
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I've recently replaced a faulty starter with a new one. About 3 or 4 days I replaced it, my car attempted to start without there being the key in it.
Sep 8, 2025 at 6:28 AM
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STRAILER
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O wow, exciting, so if the wiring at the starter (main power lug) is too close to the trigger wire it will cause this, here is a guide to help you see what I am talking about.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-starter-motor

If the wiring is okay you have a defective starter and need another. The wires at the red arrows cannot touch. Check out the images (below). Please upload pictures or videos in your response

Sep 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Great! Thanks so Kuch Mr. Ken! Once I get the car jacked up again, I'll check it out. I live in an apartment with a car garage and it proves inonvenient in times like this.
Sep 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
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Yep, no worries, when you get a chance I will be here.
Sep 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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Here's a photo Mr. Ken. Sorry for the late response.
Sep 9, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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And some more
Sep 9, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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I can't tell if they're correct or not, but it seems like it.
Sep 9, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Yep, it is connected correctly, I would get a different starter, that one is defective. Thanks for the images and video, it helps.
Sep 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM