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
>