PROBLEM SOLVED!!!!!!!!!!!!!
There is a 3 prong clip that goes into the blinker side of the steering column, just above the main clip that goes into that side... That 3 prong clip was clipped into the windsheild wiper side of the column which also has a spot for a 3 prong clip, but apparently that side isn't suppose to have one.. because everything works once i swapped that clip to the other side.