It's been a few years but iirc one lead 'goes' to the all-purpose red/hot wire/nut on the back of the alternator and the other to the solenoid. I always clamped to the starter first, just in case. On Dec 14, 2013 12:47 PM, "JRodgers" <jrodgers113@gmail.com> wrote: > I really hate coming off as Dumb-butt here - but how the heck do you > hook up a remote start switch on a Vanagon?? I picked one up (HF) and > instructions say hook one lead (red) to the battery! That ain't gonna > happen! Not with the starter where it is and the battery being under the > passenger seat!! > > So what is the real secret?? How do I hook up the black and the red > leads so I can try and start this puppy when standing at the rear bumper? > > Thanks, > > John > |
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