Hey,
I have not done anything to the car yet, i usually do a little more research before taking a dive. I did not notice till today that this thread is very long, i had only read the first part. So now i have some reading to do, but i guess the resistor way is the best option. My CD stopped working a few months ago, but the radio is fine, so i figure i will find a decent stereo shop to have it repaired and have them help me with the resistor thing. They have all the equipment on hand and they know more about resistors than i do. Besides, they dont give a hoot about GM Anti anything, no pressure there. I will do the research, translate it to Spanish and show them what i want.
By the way, i live in Hermosillo, Sonora, México, where its pretty hot, and recently humid because its the rainy season. I got the car 2 and a half years ago, 2 previous owners, loved it the very first day i drove it.
But talk about a lemon, man...
First problem automatic transmission failed, had to get a rebuild, next the power steering pulley broke clean off, later the power steering pump, and after that the rack. During all this i had to keep an eye on the temperature gauge, had problems overheating. Changed the radiator, the pump, the fan, the reservoir and about six radiator caps. This followed thru for the second year, and just when things starting working fine, electric windows problems and now the security issue. I need to get things working so i can sell the car before i go broke..........
I also have a Mercury Grand Marquis 1983 that i bought in 1994, after 1 year i had the engine overhaul, changed a few pumps, put in a lot of miles, and for the life of me, i never had any problems in such a short time span. I am seriously thinking of selling the Grand Am cheap, and fixing up the Mercury, all it needs is a new engine and a little TLC. The reason i stopped using the Mercury and got the Grand Am was to say money on gas, 6 cylinder vs 8 cylinder. Boy did i screw up! With the money i have spent on this car i could have fixed up 2 Mercurys and still have some money left over.
Thanks,
GMCAT