It really depends on the radio. If you have lighted display you have to
turn it off some how. If the radio only needs a low power trigger to
activate it, then you can connect the trigger to the key in ignition
chime. Key out, radio off. Key in and turned, radio on until key is
removed again. A switch can slow be installed for that function. Some
aftermarket radios will have a switch built in to allow for use on an
un-switched circuit.

Dennis

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Paul Chubbuck
Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2007 3:57 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: No AC switch on ignition

My 1982 Westy has no AC position on the ignition switch.  The stereo I had
in there did not switch off when you turned the key off, which I kind of
liked because it made it easier to listen to the stereo when camping
around
outside the vehicle with doors open.

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

Paul in Fort Collins