That's how I start my van when the starter doesn't turn. In my case is not the switch, but the starter. There are two wires to the solenoid, disconnect the thinner red wire, connect a long jumper wire in it's place, and use the alternator to work the starter. Works for me. Hector
----- Original Message ----- From: "David Thoresen" <mr_epicfoto@YAHOO.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Friday, December 14, 2001 8:19 PM Subject: Hotwiring a vanagon to check ignition switch
> Hey all! Ok just to check to see to make sure it is > or is not the ignition switch that is causing my no > start problems is it possible to hotwire the van to > see if the starter will go? if so which wires? > > Thanks! > David > '91 Vanagon Automatic :( oh well! > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Check out Yahoo! Shopping and Yahoo! Auctions for all of > your unique holiday gifts! Buy at http://shopping.yahoo.com > or bid at http://auctions.yahoo.com |
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