Re: How to crank starter with screwdriver?

["Melissa & Jim" <jadney@vwtype3.org>]

On 18 Dec 97, Everett + Jennepher wrote:

> > I tried to figure out how to crank my starter with a 
> > screwdriver, but it looks like there are three, not two,
> > contacts that have to be bridged...  Is this right?
> 
> Just arc across the 2 big connections,
> battery cable -> solenoid and
> solenoid -> starter

I usually just short from the big bolt away from the starter to the 
small push-on connector.

> The 3rd push-on connector is from the key.

Right, that's the one.
 
> What's the problem?  Or do just want to practice doing it?

Good point, inquiring minds want to know ;-)

Jim
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       Melissa Kepner                                    Jim Adney
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