No accessories when the car is running but do work key is first turned on

[Bitsyncmaster]

My car is an 83 (16505) with fuse 18. Brake lights work with no key in ignition. From a safety standpoint, I like that they do. Jim's car might have the brakes go thru the aux relay. But I still would wonder why the headlights are involved. Just thought it prudent to check the +12 on some of these items not working. Kind of an odd assortment of failures.

Ron

I seem to remember some owners saying they only work with the key on. Mine has the fuse near the brake switch and work all the time.

[Josh]

brake light wiring varies from car to car. So you guys are both correct. Some have it switched, some have it constant. This is not reflected in the wiring diagram.

[Jim]

I unwrapped the tapes around the wires to the ignition switch and when I moved the white one everything came back on. I went to DMC FL to pick up a new ignition switch and showed them my ignition switch they said it was not DeLorean and looks to be out of an MG. So now it makes sense why the wire colors didn't match up. Had to be a repair by a previous owner.

Thank you for everyones input.

Jim