Looking at what I think is a supplement diagram for a factory option,
"water cooled - digifant from 1990" shows the stereo with 4 speakers
is connected to 15 via S3. Radio would be on when key at ign. on
(engine running position)

For digifant from 1990, the radio is connected to 30 via S3 fuse. 30
is always "on" power. This appears to be the most common means of
connecting the radio for later models.

If it were me, I'd check the wiring to the radio, and if that wasn't
the problemo, I'd swap in a good known working ignition switch and see
if that makes a difference. (a good thing to carry anyway and not
expensive) I know on my '81 it's simply a matter of unplugging the
connector to the ignition switch, and plugging in the new switch, then
carefully turning it with an appropriately sized screwdriver.

Cheers,

Neil.

On Fri, Nov 14, 2008 at 9:09 AM, Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@gmail.com> wrote:
> Well, my lights and such do go off when starting - but I'm telling you all
> the radio never used to. I do not have an AUX battery. Not sure where it is
> wired to - I  installed the radio but am  not sure if the PO did some wire
> changing or anything as far as power goes.
>
> I guess I'll have to investigate further when I remove the dash to get at
> the heater blower.
>
> Again - that's not really the issue but I'm concerned there is something
> looming.
>
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '90 Carat (Grover)
> '86 (We call this one Parts)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>
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