In a message dated 3/25/2007 1:08:11 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
elleninoregon@HOTMAIL.COM writes:

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

Sorry Ellen
Earlier I said the  " x " circuit and that should  be the " su "  contact
from the Ignition switch
This is a grey and black wire that goes to the seat belt warning  buzzer.
The buzzer is usually above the fuse box.
It appears to be grey and black on all years I looked at.

Jeff  E.
Atlanta , Ga.
87' Westy "weekender"
91' GL "Drop dead  red"

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