- more test results -

i just went out to check the extension cable
(84.11.0.141.977). what i did was, plus that
cable into the factory cd changer wires and then
plug the other end into the changer instead of the
sirius receiver. the changer again was recognized.

so, it's not that cable. in doing this though, w/ the
radio playing the MODE button began working as follows :

1st press - changer
2nd press - NO TAPE
3rd press - radio

if, after pressing it the 2nd time, i did not press it a 3rd time, the
CD Changer would be playing still.

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