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!
>
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