help! stereo only works when i push on key-mk3

[joeyindagolf]

my stereo only turns on when i fiddle with the key and push it in a bit??? any ideas i will be runnin a seperate supply if noone can help

[Dizzie]

sounds like a dodgy connection somewhere to me. either that or a faulty stereo.

[Dom Mk3]

having the key in the ignition will supply an ignition feed to the radio, you don't have to turn it. Sounds fine to me?

[silkyballs]

dude best bet is to run a decent permanent live and fuse it at the battery ive done every car ive ever had not always needed but personaly i think its always the the safest route.sounds like it could be the ignition switch??i got one for a mk1 the other week from german and sweedish cost about £4 i think??

[vr4000d]

as Dom Mk3 said the stereo does only work when key is in. if you mean its tempermental when its in maybe you have a dodgy key or wiring, might be worth putting a permenant live in