I have an '87 so this may not help at all. I plugged the radio into un-used relay spots on the fuse/relay panel. The radio memory is plugged into #1 (upper left) location in the 3 o'clock slot - always hot. The radio it self is plugged into the #7 (lower left) 9 o'clock slot - switched hot. Rob becida@comcast.net
At 3/25/2007 09:58 AM,Ellen in Oregon wrote: >I looked in the archives and didn't really find what I was looking for >there. In my '85 vanagon, the radio was connected directly to the battery >(so it is "on" all the time unless the radio was turned off). I purchased >and installed a new radio and CD player, but apparently it is powered on >even when turned off, and this has caused my battery to go dead. I'd be >interested in hearing how others have solved this dilemma. Run a wire to >something that is only powered with the key is turned to the accessory? >What would that something be? > >Thanks for any insights, > >Ellen >Lola, '85 Vanagon ASI |
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