well, I thought that was the issue. it came back today. I have it rounded down to the rear fuse block under the seat. it gets very hot, about 7-10 seconds is all I care to leave my hand on.
all the relay leads are open and the coil sides read 78 ohm'*

on the lighter side, went to GM to pickup the SC oil and the sales crew informed me that the main ingredient "fatty acids" is ..... Whale Semen.
that'* gotta be a rough career. ill never complain about paying $20. for 8 oz of SC oil again

Just how do you milk a whale for that?

I gave that more creative brainstorming than necessary, and my conclusion was-
I don't want to know about that process

the car needs to be towed to a shop, its now a short to ground that can drain a fully charged batt in 5 minutes.

whats my best bet for repair, i was thinking the dealership would have the best equipment to communicate with the vehicle for a faster repair?

Ive got six days invested and i have been beat by the Pontiac

Sorry for the bother I read your problem with the electrial issue and i have the same exact problem my fog,traction control and heater/ac control freeze up.. comes and it goes only difference is my fuel and oil gauge are coming on and off also...Did you get the problem fixed?
Thanks in advance.

By the way, Mobil 1 synthetic engine oil is an acceptable subsitute for SC oil.