My stock (Heidelberg) radio came from the factory unswitched (No key on
required) and I've never had any
problems with the battery draining....

Steven
91 Westy

On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 9:20 AM, T Collins <tonycollin@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> I do not know if this helps you any, but I have my Kenwood CD deck hooked
> up the way you described. After seating for 2 weeks I did not see any
> issues with the van starting....
>
> well that is until my starter gave up the ghost 3 days later, but I had
> left the van parked like that with the memory and blinking LED alarm decoy
> for a good 3 weeks and had no issues.
>
> HTH,
> Tony
>
>
> On Mon, Jun 30, 2014 at 12:08 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> > Hi Listers,
> >
> >
> >         I may have               incorrectly hooked up my new radio.  I
> > like it to always have power even with the ignition off.  .  But I'm told
> > this will draw 67 mili amps.  With just the memory power on it draws 6
> mili
> > amps.
> >
> >         My van sits often for 2 weeks without being started.  Is this
> > going to quickly draw down my battery?
> >
> > Eric Caron
> > 85 GL Auto Westfalia
> >
>