Thanks Ron,
I did do the bypass & followed the video. As I recall David from 96svx.dc mentioned to me that only the added wire in the connector need be grounded. . . I also installed the Axxess ASWC for the steering wheel buttons (they don't work either).
I could pop out the radio & cut that wire. I have been doing my testing in he driveway with the brake on anyway. . .
When I pull the radio out I will disconnect the Axxess 1st to see if that does anything. If not, I'll cut the defeat wire.