thank you!
looks like a good option

here is some great advice, who would have thunk it

for the heck of it i called my local dealer parts dept and asked if they had any old radios around or any suggestions on a easy fix.

he looked the vin on the computer and it came up with a rebuilt radio for $124, yes $124 (i get a good discount, but even at $150 is still a deal)

i dont know if cheap cause of the year of the car but we got it in and we now have radio and all functions back

thanks for the help and input