1) Probably just coincidence but the radio lights appear to be on more now than when I bought the car used a few years ago.

2) Reversing the hood latch switch sounds like a mighty fine thing to do and I will. Where is the switch and how do I reverse it? I have a shop manual so maybe I can find the location in there?

3) Another question. Unusually cold here in Seattle so thinking about a new battery. How does one replace a battery without having to resent the radio? And are batteries the size for our Vigs difficult to find now?

Thanks for the help. Dale