Oh, that's a good one.  That little wire didn't occur to me.
I'll check that out Wednesday (helping a friend move tomorrow) and let the list know what happened.
Thanks!
Dave B.
    On Monday, March 10, 2025 at 04:28:01 PM EDT, Jim Arnott <jrasite@eoni.com> wrote:   

 The first thing I’d check would be the small wire with the slide on terminal on the starter.

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> On Mar 10, 2025, at 8:37 AM, ddbjorkman@verizon.net <ddbjorkman@VERIZON.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi all.Jumped into the bus (87 Westy w/ FAS I4 engine) the other day, turned the key, and nothing happened.  The 2 red lights and blinking red went on.  Batteries fully charged, no dimming of headlights, I think I heard the click of the fuel pump, but a no start.Any ideas on where to start looking for the problem?  I know the starting key lock can be a problem, but don't know how to diagnose.  I don't think there are any fuses involved, but I may check with Dennis Haynes to see if charging, batteries, or wiring upgrades included a new fuse.
> Thanks for any helpDave B.