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oh..... got it..
im checking my wires too close to the cruise switch on the blinker arm....
im betting thats probably where my trouble is going to be, once i do check the wires a little more down the line. sounds logical the wires can break because of the tilt.
i will try and see what i can come up with today, hopefully.
when looking in the past, i cant figure out how that cruise switch/blinker arm even comes off.. do i have to take the steering wheel off, or disassemble the column in some fashion ?
thanks much... with your help, im not giving up just yet.. thanks for the push