ok, long story short...
Machine was working fine, starting fine scoring fine, playing fine (except one little issue). I removed the PF for 5 minutes to get a closer look at the coin unit, when I replaced it, this is how it came back to life...
>> I have checked the fuses
>> I have checked the Jones plugs (on the PF)
>> I manually added scores, and manually game ended, then it clears and kicks out the ball, but otherwise the PF is unresponsive
>> Tilt switch is open.
I know its something simple... but if I dont find it today I have to put it away for a week to park the car in the garage (pending snow storm)...