Just wrapped up replacing one head and gasket on the other. Car has
been sitting awhile, occupied by mice. When I first stuck in key
everything seemed to lite up and buzzed, then blinked out. No leds,
buzzer or gauges, but the radio and emergency flasher work, interior
lights. Turn on lights, get parking lights only.

I suspect the ignition switch (I had to replace the starter function
of switch with a starter button a couple of years ago). What's the
best way to hotwire the Westy (86 2.1L with A/C, manual 4 sp) so I can
at least check my work on the engine. The starter button WILL turn the
engine over. How can I troubleshoot this problem?