Run a "hot" jumper wire to the + side of the coil and then "arc" the
starter. To do this, pull the single clip-on wire connector on the starter
and attach your own clip w/wire. Then jump this wire to battery power. The
closest one is right next to you on the starter.

Should turn the engine over and fire it up.

I have used this system to trouble shoot engine problems when you are by
yourself (never for evil purposes) but I'm not positive the jumper wire to
the coil will power all the systems (like the fuel pump, etc.). I usually
have the key for this procedure, so I'm not 100% sure. I know it works on
the earlier air-cooled VW's-whch I have much more experience with. If this
doesn't work, you can also "manually" power up the fuel pump by pulling a
relay in the engine compartment and running power to it. If you need to know
how to do this, let me know.

GL,

Ward

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of mark drillock
Sent: Thursday, November 28, 2002 5:09 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: how to HOT-WIRE a Vanagon?

The simple answer is to buy an ignition switch. They are about $15.
Remove the 2 screws that hold the lower cover over the steering column.
Unplug the wiring connector from the installed ignition switch and plug
it into the new one. Use a screwdriver to turn the new one. The steering
will still be locked but everything else will work normally.

"J. Harvey" wrote:
>
> I'm looking into buying a rolled/crused Vanagon for parts but it has no
keys
> and I can't get the tumbler code.  I'd like to be able to test the engine
> etc. with out having to buy an ignition switch w/key.  So, my question is
> how do I hot-wire a Vanagon?  Please p-mail me....I don't want to cause
any
> trouble.  Or post your ceative solution publicly.  Thanks in advance, John
>
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