>>28616870
It should still not energize when the key is in, correct?

>ignition switch
A pretty valid theory. As you can see in pic related, previous owner has dug around down here near the ignition switch. Do you think a faulty ignition switch could be at fault? I am going to do two tests: one for ignition switch, and one for a short. Here are the videos with the procedures i will use...

Short test video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wLrTjeb9TY

Ignition Switch test video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vyPZLAyJD4