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Date:         Sat, 14 Dec 2013 12:53:26 -0800
Reply-To:     Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Scott Daniel <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Organization: Cosmic Reminders
Subject:      Re: Remote Start Hookup - '88GL w/Manual Tranny
Comments: To: Robert Fisher <garciasghostvw@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <CAB5BEXZPSuSxgk+y0FghJ9w9nnPZX_6G+-Pm26=ga1QfiswrJw@mail.gmail.com>
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Basically you want to get 12 volts to the 'trigger terminal' on the starter solenoid. That terminal has medium thick black/red wire on it...a push-on female connector.

pull that wire, get 12 volts to the spade terminal is was on. Some starter solenoid have two spade terminals there..and sometimes one of those will fire the solenoid and starter.

where you get the 12 volts isn't too important as long as it's adequate amerpage. that could be the starter main post ( 13mm hex nut usually ) the alternator main post, or the hot 12 volt post inside the black junction box .. or heck.. think outside the box ...you could get 12 vdc from another battery sitting on the floor under the van , just make sure it's grounded to the van too.

Scott

On 12/14/2013 9:02 AM, Robert Fisher wrote: > 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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