What year did that start Paul?

On Thu, Mar 27, 2008 at 10:03 PM, Paul Guzyk <paullist08@guzyk.com> wrote:

> I've used the Grey/black wire from the key switch for radio ACC power.
>
> It's +12V whenever you INSERT A KEY into the ignition, no need to turn the
> key.
>
> when you remove your keys, radio goes off. This way you won't
> accidentally leave the radio on and drain your battery.
>
>
>
> >
> >Alternatively, you could "create" an ACC connection for the radio. To do
> >this you will need a volt-ohm meter (multi-meter). Pull that plastic
> >cover off the underside of the steering column (assuming yours isn't
> >already broken like so many of ours). Test for voltage from some of the
> >wires under there. You want to find a wire that reads about 12v when the
> >ignition is turned on, but has 0v when the ignition is off. When you
> >find that wire, you can tap into it and and connect it to the ACC wire
> >for the radio, instead of connecting the power wires together. With this
> >setup, the radio will turn off when you turn off the van (like VW should
> >have done in the first place!).
>

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