Paul, you asked:

>>... When CAR-TOYS installed my new stereo recently, they installed it different  and now it turns off if the key is off.   'm not sure I like that.  What is standard for this vehicle (as if that matters)? <<

   Standard setup is that the Vanagon's radio isn't switched through the ignition- it's normally powered by a lead that's always hot.  And that's the way I like it.  It shouldn't be too hard to switch it yourself, or maybe persuade the shop to change it for ya.

George/ATL
'89 WesTiico, Wernher
'67 Kombi, Puddles