hi Eric,

Here are some images that may help you.

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=327387

https://www.google.com/search?q=vanagon+starter+wiring&sxsrf=ALiCzsYT4GoPbQE2iTsIq5dTKNcM0ASHAQ:1672691375661&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj0ho_63Kn8AhUkFjQIHbI1CnIQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1987&bih=1046&dpr=0.9#imgrc=SO5xhMTIVrOqEM&imgdii=UtMIQYr_NF7lMM

On Mon, Jan 2, 2023 at 12:19 PM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi friends.
>
> I’m hoping for some help as I have a starter issue.
>
> My starter is working just a bit slow to get going.
>
> But, when I went under the van I found three wires but only two were
> hooked up.  The third wire and the thickest of them was not connected as
> the connector had come off.
>
> So, what is the thick wire for?  As far as I know everything was working.
> All lights and even the house batteries and the starter and the
> alternator.
>
> How could it work with this not connected?  And what are the usual three
> or so wires connected to the starter?
>
> Eric Caron
> 84 manual trans.
>