I don't think so, thank you. The back-of-the-seat is loaded up, so I didn't
look at the alternator tonight.  But I did slide underneath and got a good
look at the starter, and it has all the wires I expect to see, connected:

1) Starter trigger (spade terminal) on 50
2) Alternator on 30
3 Battery on 30

When I check out things at the alternator, I'm going to take a closer look
at that starter trigger wire.  I think it was splced several inches from
the terminal, but I don't remember if it was for just a repair or if a
second wire was spliced in.

But not until Saturday -- investigation is on pause until then.

-George

On Mon, Apr 10, 2017 at 12:26 AM, OlRivrRat <OlRivrRat@comcast.net> wrote:

>         Did You possibly neglect to Reconnect the Wire from Alternator to
> Starter ~
>
>
> On 9 Apr , 2017, at 6:37 PM, George Gaudette wrote:
>
> > Thanks Dennis -- interesting.  I did replace the starter yesterday
> > (Saturday).  I drove it once Saturday, and noticed this symptom this
> > morning.  I can't say for sure the brake warning light wasn't on when I
> > drove it Saturday after the replacement.
> >
> > But -- no cruise control and no starter boost relay.
> >
> > -George
> > '90 Westfalia automatic
> >
> >
> > On Sun, Apr 9, 2017 at 6:37 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> > wrote:
> >
> >> In addition to the hand brake lever and low brake fluid level switches,
> >> this indicator is also tied into the alternator warning system and the
> >> starter circuit if you have cruise control. If a starter boost relay was
> >> added this can also be a problem.
> >>
> >> Dennis,
> >> From my phone.
> >> ------------------------------
> >> From: George Gaudette <gcgaudette@GMAIL.COM>
> >> Sent: ‎4/‎9/‎2017 1:50 PM
> >> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> Subject: Brakes dashboard light -- DANGER?
> >>
> >> Aaand on to my next issue:
> >>
> >> I have a '90 automatic Westy.  The brake warning light in the instrument
> >> panel won't go out.  Brake fluid is good (this van has the brake fluid
> >> level sensor cap).  No change (no flicker or anything) regardless of
> >> whether I release the e-brake or press the foot pedal.  I have not tried
> >> driving the van more than a few feet.
> >>
> >> What I really need to know short-term is if this could indicate a risk
> of
> >> brake failure / danger to drive -- I have plans that require the vehicle
> >> today.
> >>
> >> I've seen some suggestion that this is just a dummy light ("Dummy,
> release
> >> your e-brake!") that also illuminates for low fluid ("Dummy, top off
> your
> >> brake fluid!"), in which case it would seem to not indicate a safety
> issue
> >> given my fluid level.
> >>
> >> But I also read something that seems to say this can happen if there's
> an
> >> issue with pressure in the master cylinder, which sounds dangerous to
> me.
> >> (Disclaimer:  I'm pretty ignorant on this topic.)
> >>
> >> The issue does not seem to me to be the little 1-wire button switch
> thing
> >> at the e-brake itself.  I can get into the diagnostics of the other
> parts
> >> later, right now I'm really just asking about risk of brake failure so I
> >> can figure out if I need to cancel my plans.
> >>
> >> Best,
> >> George
> >>
>
>