ok, so just to get this right, nothing points to the re programming of the key?...only ask because I was going to call a mobile locksmith to come to my house and do it. I really checked and double checked every step I took to take things apart. This repair is pretty easy job, remove the plastic pieces, removed key cylinder, disconnected battery, took 8 bolts out, drop the steering column, remove like 8 to 10 T30 bolts that hold the broken tube, put the new tube and started going backwards....never unplugged any wires, all I can think of is that I removed the cylinder with the key in it on the ON position while the battery was connected, once I pulled it, I never put it back in to put it in the OFF position, as soon as I took it out I disconnected the battery, so I am wondering if that may have caused this issue.