bandaided one thing, now the real problem!
 

turns out the problem with my turning over problem was not the starter. my key turns, but i hear a click. so i bought a "gun thingy" that has two aligater clips. i used it to connect the positive termimal to the solenoid on the starter. WALA it turns over evertime i shoot.

but anyways...

i followed the guide on teamfc3s on the s4 diagnostic port. in the end, i have determined that i have a trailing coil failure (according the the flashes and the list on teamfc3s). its not running now. if i replace this i should be running, right?

Ah, it'll run off just the leadings. You're sure it's not flooded, right?

i keep thinking its flooded, but i pulled my plugs and they were dry... maybe i have a fuel problem.