Mark,

The radio circuit is not wired to the ignition switch. That's normal
for your Vanagon.

BenT
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On Jan 31, 2010, at 7:09 AM, Mark A Kippert <vanagon@KIPPERT.COM> wrote:

> For a year and a half I've never used the radio because I needed the
> code. It's always been turned off. Last week I was lucky enough to
> get the code to my radio from a previous owner of the van (not the
> guy I bought it from). After applying the code the radio works.
> However, when I turned the van off, and removed the key, the radio
> continues to play. I emailed the PO to see if he may have direct
> wired the radio but haven't heard back. The radio is VW but doesn't
> fit all the way into the dash (sticks out about a quarter inch).
>
> Is this likely to be a bad ignition switch? I'm wondering if that
> could also relate to poor headlights and heater blower issues.
>
> Mark K
> 1986 GL/2WD/4SPD