car won't start until I release the key from the cranking position.

So I flipped the ballast....with the open notch on the resistor towards the driver side , brown wire in the top right position, the car starts instantly. ....it appears the ballast was installed 180° out...lol
I really appreciate all of the input from everyone.
Thanks alot.
It seemed to not only enlighten me, but a few others as well.
thanks again, I will most definitely have more questions in the near future, and I'm glad to have such a deep pool of knowledge to access!