The gray and black wire coming from the ignition switch is indeed the
"key in ignition" circuit wire. Thanks! Now, where do I get a relay
that will work for powering my head unit? I would like it to slide onto
my fuse box, and be all neat and pretty, like the way it is now. I am
not an electrical engineer by any means, so I'm not exactly sure what
relay will work.
Drive and enjoy your VW daily!
On Feb 24, 2006, at 12:12 AM, Mike Collum wrote:

> Vanagons do have the "key in ignition" circuit.  As I recall, it's a
> gray and black wire.  If you're concerned that that little circuit
> wouldn't be hefty enough (I haven't checked it out for current
> capacity) you could always put a relay in there.  Anyway, using that
> circuit you would have power to the head unit whenever the key is in
> the ignition ... without it having to be turned on.
>
> Mike