FYI, my "Heidleburg" factory radio has a small white button on its side 
which disables the radio code.  Obviously this defeats this security 
feature, however, in my case, my radio is a pullout.  I always assumed 
that if someone wanted to steal it they wouldn't even know about the code 
until after they took it.

Charles
'83.5 GL Westy

On Fri, 7 Mar 1997, Lawrence Johnson wrote:

> David Richoux wrote:
> > 
> > Hi All:
> > 
> > I am looking for a simple but effective ground shut-off or disconnect
> > switch for my '83 Vanagon. There is not enough room in the battery
> > compartment for an available terminal post screw switch, plus I don't
> > want to be opening and closing the cover all the time.
> > 
> > Does anybody know of a pull-plug key or other external disconnect? (I
> > seem to remember reading about a VW hot-rod modification for a
> > plastic/metal remote ground connection with a big key, but that was a
> > few years ago)
> > 
> > Please reply to the list
> > 
> > TIA
> > 
> > David Richoux <tubaman@hooked.net>
> 
> Sounds like a great idea. One complexity would be the radio. Each time
> you reconnected the battery ground key, you would need to reenter the
> radio code number. Perhaps reconnecting the radio to your auxiliary
> battery would be a good idea.
> 
> I've noticed these cut out switches with removable connectors (keys) in
> marine shops (I think it was West Coast Marine).
> 
> Larry
> '86 Syncro Westy
>