>I know the radio connection is always hot (Just like my GTI), but why is
>it draining the battery when the radio has been turned off, and face
>plate removed?

I think you should grab a meter and check the current drain on the battery
when the key is off. A proper radio will use just a few milliamps to
maintain the settings, like the digital clock, but that would not drain
your battery.

Once you have measured the system drain, run a wire from the battery and
power only the radio in the off position. If the measurements match, the
radio has a problem, but I would bet they don't, and that you will find
there is something else on that circuit.

Then the fun begins. Let us know what you find.

Regards from Utah,

John