jaxx,
a 1993 is a mk3 designation. you posted in the mk4/5 section so you may not get the right eyes on your post.
check the faq threads in the mk3 and vert sections as well as the gallery's manuals section for the wiring schematic.
the starter circuit is pretty straight forward. the starter switch is on the ignition key switch, one position which is solely designated for that task. there are separate interlocks for manuals and automatics - the manual uses a clutch safety switch, the auto uses a park safety switch.
there is a spade connector (the only connector like it) located on the starter solenoid, mounted on the starter body, and sometimes that gathers crud and corrosion which causes problems. clean both sides of the connector and pinch the female side a little bit to tighten it up.
also, the starter itself uses carbon brushes to pass current to the individual bars on the motor's commutator. the brushes can be cracked, chipped, or worn. the commutator can be worn out or the windings connected to the bars can be shorted or broken which can cause "dead" spots in the motor. any of that can cause the starter to give you fits.
less often, but still a possibility, is that the contacts in the electrical switch on the ignition lock assembly can be worn causing an intermittant operation. in all, it's fairly easy to troubleshoot starter problems.
good luck.
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