it had been so long since i changed the factory stereo out, I had forgotten the wiring from the changer plugged directlty int the back of the factor stereo, so without the factory stereo, the changer wiring harness was not plugged into anything. Figured this out after removing the main stereo again. Mini disc player is installed were changer used to be, power sourced from the fuse box. works well and looks great.

D.