New HU = Dead Battery

[drew@dyermaker.cs.uoguelph.ca (drew)]

On Mon, 21 Oct 2002, John Erickson wrote:

> Thanks, Drew!  
> 
> I think I'd rather grab that wire on the back of the fuse 
> block, but I'll stick my head under there and see what the 
> easiest chice is.  

I've always found it easiest to catch it when it comes out of the ignition
switch - it's close to the stereo and easily accessable - can be done with
the lower dash cover off or just the lower steering column cover.  Finding
it at the back of the fuse panel may be a little trickier... :)

> Will this lead have power on it when the car has turned 
> off, but the key is still in the ignition?  That was a 
> feature I liked in my 2000 Jetta.  The radio would stay on 
> until I pulled the key out of the ignition.  

Yes, the lead is hot when there is a key IN the ignition.  Doesn't even
have to be the key that starts the car - so long as it slides into the
lock.  The newer VW's are even better - as they work with a key in the
ignition, but go off when you take it out.  You can then override this by
turning the radio back on with the power button - very nice.

Drew


Drew MacPherson - '84 Wolfsburg Edition Scirocco TurboDiesel