Well, the quick method is to use the same hot wire for both switched and
non switched inputs to your head unit.  That way all memory functions
will work but you'll still have to turn the unit off at the stereo.

Mike

James AYRES wrote:
> I have bought an after market radio in my 1985 Vanagon that came with a
> factory cassette player and am puzzled how to hook up the ACC line from the
> new radio. The old radio was not connected to the ignition switch in any
> that I can see. You had to turn off the radio separately from the ignition.
>
> Any suggestions as to how I can hook up to a keyed wire without taking the
> steering column apart?
>
> Any help is good help.
>
> James
>