Which fuse is on the switched accessory circuit?

[vwible]

Car is a 1976 standard beetle.

I want to hook up the radio properly to a circuit which is switched on by the ignition switch.

Which fuse should I tap into on the 12-fuse panel under the hood?

I might also use the same circuit to power a relay for a new six-fuse block for other accessories such as a 12V outlet for iPod power, a power amplifier for the stereo, and other electronics.

Thanks
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[DeanJ]

I'd use your volt meter, or a test light. If its off when the ign. is off and on when the 'acc' is on, then its what you want.
You do have a meter or test light when you install electrical equipment, right?

[DrDarby]

There is no "Acc" circuit on a beetle. As noted above just use a test light and find a fused terminal that is hot with the key on and not when it's off.
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[jzjames]

It would be the second from the left (looking at the fuse panel from inside the trunk) on the '76, I do believe.

[jamesdagg]

It's possible to create an acc position with a small relay and the buzzer wire from the ignition. Accessories stay on till you remove the key.

I hooked my voltmeter up to this as well so I can monitor my battery while listening to the stereo and running the gas heater.

Since I wasn't using the buzzer as a key in warning I moved one wire at the fuse box and now it buzzes when I open the door with the lights on. Saved my battery many times so far.

Jim
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