so tore apart my center console and plugged that "blank" back in. I check all my wiring again and the 2 big connectors right under the HU (big black ones wrapped in foam) were loose. not falling apart but they had about 1/8" of push-in left. Vwaa laa. key works with out putting back in the slot. coulda been that back plug or that loose connector either way im good to go and I fixed my air bag light just like the instructions said. BOO YA