stereo vs. ignition

2006 CHEVROLET MALIBU
180,000 MILES
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JURTAYLOR
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I pulled my stereo out to try to fix my jammed cd player. Once I put it back in, my car won't start. I turn the key everything comes on but the ignition does not engage, doesn't even try to turn over. I have removed my negative battery cable and put it back on and it still will not start. The display on my stereo does not work as well (it was already brokken as well) so I don't know if I'm missing an error message. I have also replaced the fuse on the iginiton sensor as well to no avail.
May 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM
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CARADIODOC
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GM has a lot of tricks built in to cost owners money and you got caught. Beginning with some 2002 models they built the Body Computer into the radio. Once you unplug those you have to have them reprogrammed by the dealer. The Body Computer tells all the other computers on the car when to turn on.
May 13, 2013 at 10:43 PM
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