[jam01]

well after posting here and talking with my buddy the problem was the vats system. i bought a new key and cylinder, but before i tore it all apart i plugged it in just to make sure. it lives, now i get the fun of tearing into the column and replacing it. and of course it is hot as heck out and the car wasn't in the garage out of the sun, which it is in most of the day. at least ill lose a few more pounds. oh and thank you everyone for the reply's.