P 97.64 of Bentley shows "Radio Conn" at T4.

T4 is: "4 point behind dash" This means a 4 point wire connector behind dash.

As a visual reference, a Red wire goes from a connector on T4 to
connector #30 on the "Emerg Flshr SW" : the emergency flasher switch.

Maybe there's a wire coming from T4 not connected to anything. It may
have been for original radio. If so, test it with a VOM meter. See if
power goes to it when ignition switch turned on.

Regardless, you don't have to take apart the steering column. Just
find the appropriate wire or connection at T4 and run this wire
(positive) to your radio. Your radio should then be switched by the
ignition switch.

You *may* also be able to find an open male spade connector at "S9"
which is fuse #9. A 16 amp fuse. You could connect your radio directly
to the ***Correct*** end of fuse.

Cheers,

Neil. (who finds his Bentley invaluable! Hint hint! ;^)

On 8/31/07, James AYRES <jamesa2@shaw.ca> 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
>

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