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ignition wire doesnt ground after the key is out

Saleen_SR71

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San Jose, CA
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'97 EB 5.0
well heres where ill start, after removing the stock JBL setup in the back (amps and everything, 3+ months ago), i taped off all the wires in the back thinking it was "just for that portion of the stereo". but soon after finding out my stereo wont turn on unless the antenna is connected, im assuming that i disconnected the HU ground from back there.

so trying to tap in to a ground i guess i messed up somewhere (dont really know how) but now the ignition wires dont turn off, the stereo stays on, the door beep trigger keeps beeping even without the key in it.

i took it in to an electrical shop, and just for them to check it out it was $50, and i was estamated at about $260 or so for the repair (even though they dont know exactly what it is, they are basing it on 2 hours to trace back the wire i fiddled with and see where it goes to)

i was thinking maybe its the starter switch, or i messed up some relay, does anyone know what could be wrong? i mean the $260 isnt too bad to pay to get it fixed, but i "need" to do some errans today and need my car fixed ASAP
 






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