Hello! Again, thanks for the help! Went home at lunch, unhooked voltage regulator, STILL power at all 4 wires at the resistor block. Unhook each of the wires at back of alternator, both have power to the wire, even un-hooked. When I stated that I can un-hook the NEG cable and car will shut off, this is with the key in the off position, so I'm assuming that this kills the power at the resistor block and shuts off the power to the coil?? You think my problem is an underhood wire issue, or ignition switch? I just hate to have to take the column all back apart! Just my luck tho. Anyone have any ideas concerning the ammeter. As I said, it does not move at all when I turn key off & on...I do have to turn the key to ON to get the turn signals to work, so it must be switching power off and on..or am I thinking incorrectly? Thanks again! Jeff