Re: Can't play Radio...

[ti@bazooka.amb.org (Ti Kan)]

Solomon Ngan writes:
> On Mon, 3 Jul 1995, Ti Kan wrote:
> 
> > Someone must have modified the radio wiring in your car.  Your car
> > radio should operate without the key even inserted into the ignition.
> 
> Is there a simple way to re-wire the radio so that it would be powered
> on/off with the ignition key.  i.e. like most American cars with radio
> turned off automatically when ignition is off.

The Audi ignition switch doesn't have a separate "accessories" position
and it's not such a good idea to leave it in the "on" position for
a prolonged period of time (too many other electrical consumers are
turned on in that position, causing excessive battery drain).

I kind of like the ability to listen to the stereo without having the
key in the ignition...  It does require that you remember to turn the
radio off before you leave the car, but the door chime does that.

-Ti
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