Not sure I understand everything you said.  On my '91 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Campmobile, the audio is completely independent of the ignition switch.  It certainly is independent of the ignition, the system that delivers spark to the cylinders.  But so far as the ignition switch is concerned, key on, key off, the audio system is on if its switch is on, off if its switch is off.  Key in the switch, key not in the switch, the audio system is on if its switch is on, off if its switch is off.  What did you have to do to make the audio system behave differently (if it does behave differently) on your vehicle?  DMc

---- Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> I like to keep a few things in my ER kit and want to add a new ignition, but
> unsure about something.  When you buy one(and from where), does it come with
> keys or what?  Just noticed that when I let my brother in law use the van
> for a couple of days while his Isuzu was in the shop that my ignition may be
> flaking out.  I had previously jumped the wire for the stereo so it stays on
> while the key is in the ignition.  Today, I pulled out the key and there was
> a slight delay in the turnoff of the stereo.  Later, it happended again and
> stayed on until I put the key back in and removed it.
> Boy, I hate loaning out the van.  Thanks volks.
> Michael in San Antonio
> 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo'

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David McNeely