Kl30: 12V
Kl31: ground
Kl58b: Instrument lights
K-LN: K-line of the OnBoard Diagnostic system (not on Vanagons, though!)
S:  12V from ignition switch
ALM: speed dependent volume
SAFE: Control signal for Alarm, if car equipped with alarm.

Attention:
Never put 12V on the K-Line!

Hope that helps.
Raimund

----- Original Message -----
From: "Thompson, Michael" <METhompson@GOLDER.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, June 20, 2002 4:29 PM
Subject: 2001 Cabrio Stereo

> Dear Listees,
>
> I am now the proud owner of a radio-cassette players out of a 2001 VW
cabrio
> (golf).  I bought it off my neighbour who fitted a non-VW CD as soon as
she
> purchased the vehicle. I have the correct security number, but do not seem
> to be able to get power to it.  If anyone out there has a modern VW radio
> and can tell me where I need power/ground on the 8-pin lower connector, I
> would be most grateful.  The input panel on the back for power has 8
inputs
> as follows:
>
> Kl31    Kl58b   S
> Kl30    SAFE    K-LN    ALM
>
> The fuse is on the left on this table.  The model No. is 1JM 035 157 A and
I
> think it is called a 'premium 5'.  It has 3 standard input plugs on the
> back.
> TIA
> Michael
> 1981 Westy 'Daisey' - currently in a million pieces!
>