I recenty cleaned up my solenoid and noticed an wire that I didn't see when I pulled the starter. I only disconnected the large cable from the battery and the small clip on connector. When I had the starter off I noticed a black wire with a female spade connector. Put everything back and the truck starts and runs fine. Any ideas what this wire is?

did you try to trace the wire and find out wear it goes? that would be a good start. there are 4 wires that go in that area on my 92. on goes to the knock sensorand then there is a sensor that is at bout 2 o'clock from the starter and you cant really see it unless you look for abouve between the intake and valve cover, near the fuel filter. and than afcourse the power wire and sensor wire on the starter. i have personally broken the 2 o'clock wire so been there done that. also there is a ground wire to the front of the block but it is a larger gauge wire. the wire that run to the tranny transfer case run right abouve the starter as well.

nick

rednek, The wire I'm talking about comes out of the starter/solenoid assembly. It's about four inches long with a spade connector and is black. I spend some more time looking around for another loose end. Would the fact that it is black make it a ground wire?

Just spent some time looking for something to connect this to. Can't find anything. Is it possible this is an extra wire in the loom for an automatic trans. or some option I don't have?