i have put the the fuse back in, and the car does start right up. pulled the fuse out with car running, and the engine stays on. if i pull the fuse out while engine is off, the engine will crank but will not start. it's almost like the fuse is starter related or something. hoping to figure this out before Thursday. my stereo wiring wasn't cut, so it shouldn't be that.
the room lamp still works with the fuse off, so that and the clock is not part of it.