How do I test to see if it’s the starter switch?

Thanks,
Bryan

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From: Jim Felder
Sent: Friday, October 23, 2015 11:00 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: Trouble starting

Starter switch?

Jim

On Fri, Oct 23, 2015 at 9:46 AM B Feddish <uprightbassghost@hotmail.com>
wrote:

> I am scheduled to leave later today on a camping trip.   The van battery
> was dead because I left the interior light on the other day.  I charged the
> battery and turned the key but nothing happened. I tried to jump start but
> nothing.  The starter makes no sound whatsoever.  If I crawl underneath and
> connect to 2 large connections together the starter spins but does not
> engage.
>
> What are the next trouble shooting techniques to determine what is wrong?
>
> 1983.5 WC
>
> Thanks,
> Bryan
>