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Eric is correct that a danger is there that the bus might be in gear 
when remotely started.  The only time I EVER leave it in gear is when 
parking on hill.  I make sure my parking break always works.  Also 
when working on the bus in my driveway I chock the wheels too.
I was more concerned with problems of the electrical nature.
By using a jumper instead of a hard wired switch for the power, it is 
quick and easy to yank on the wire to kill engine, instead of fumbling 
for a switch.  Thanks for the warning.

- Jeff

> > Any downsides to this I missed
> > 
> > - Jeff
> > '80 Westi
>     This is DANGEROUS!!!!!!!!!   I have seen people do this, with just
>     temperary switchs.  After an hour or so of playing with something,
>     and driving the car around a bit,  they forget that they left the 
>     car in gear, and try to start the thing. Most of the time they 
>     get lucky and It don't start.
> 
>     After seeing a dragster demolish 3 homes, I said I would
>     never use one.!!!