So I thought I would follow up.
I replaced it with a regular cap and the system fired up like normal, but the problem remained.
but I did find out it was a little different than I thought.

Whatever it is, the camera and screen comes up and starts recording. after about 2 seconds it turns off like I unplugged it.
IF the sd card isn't in and it can't record, it stays on as long as I want it to.
I have 2 of them both do the same. one I replace the cap in, so about 18 bucks down the tubes trying to fix it.
not a huge waste of money, but too bad it wasn't as easy as I had hoped.

Thanks for the help.