Date:         Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:48:33 -0500
Reply-To:     John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         John Meeks <vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: radio
Comments: To: Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com>
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On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 10:00 AM, Roland <syncronicity1@gmail.com> wrote:

> For me it was the convenience factor.  Replaced the radio last winter, and
> wired it to constant power.  Then a month later rewired the power to the
> "key in" power.  It was a matter of convenience, I use the Van a lot for
> around town, running errands, etc.   It was just too much of a hassle to
> turn the darn thing on and off every time I stopped.  It is no more
> difficult than wiring to constant power, just remove the steering wheel
> lower covers, find the grey wire (I think it was grey), and splice into
> it.  I think instructions are on BTDT.
>
> Roland
>
>
Yep, BTDT:

 http://www.vanagonauts.com/Radio-Power-From-Key-in-Circuit222.htm

John Meeks
'91 Vanagon MV
Northern Michigan

Vanagon Rescue Squad
www.vanagonauts.com