fixed the problem myself by replacing the high volage capacitor, and diode. thought i would post this incase anyone else is having a simular problem. if you take out the capacitor you have to short out both terminals to dicharge any electricity stored in the capacitor or risk electric shock. The capacitor can be easily tested with an ohm meter. probe over both terminals and the reading sould slowly rise to a high resistance. The diode should read a short one way and infinite the other.