Audio Systems/Car Stereo

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A couple of months ago, I went to circuit city and had a radio installed in a 2002 buick lesabre and they didn't have the $100 harness, so they sent me to another shop that had a harness that would fit, but it wasn't the $100 one, it was $15 dollars.  they told me that i wouldn't have doors chimes and that was about it, but now when i turn my radio past the volume of 40, my brake and abs light comes on, and sometimes my car won't start. I put on new brakes, bought a new battery, and checked my alternator and everything checks out fine. What do you think is the problem and do you think i need to get the $100 harness?

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you,you been driving a month  like that, you are lucky i seen car go to the dealer in tow truck because of what they did.
this was a very bad idea you can damage the vehicle computer  
install the factory radio asap or get the harness  repairs for saving  that money can cost up to $700.00

try not to drive the vehicle anymore  

here is a link to the interface that the vehicle BCM needs to see


http://www.oemautosound.com/pc-218-132-pac-c2r-gm24.aspx

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Please year and model of the vehicle i need all the details I'am a car electronics installer with 23 years of experience. I'am very familiar with installations of in-dash head units,factory head units, factory car audio, hands-free phone kits, auxiliary audio inputs and iPod iPhone interface integration and security systems if you need any help with your factory stereo, or how to add auxiliary audio or listen to your ipod android in the vehicle I currently have a MECP Master Installation Technician certification. My answers are based on my experience in vehicles and my knowledge of automotive electronics I don't put much emphasis on brand names; you won't often find me putting down a brand or pushing one on dont send me a list of what brands i like better sorry i can not help you with aftermarket or vehicles that are not in the u.s.a also video and security

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