Hot ballast resistor and smokin. no start at all when turning key

Not sure sorry. Ive said forever whether it's **** stained sellers , or BAD/WRONG info, there should be a forum dedicated to that.
Sorry, not much help, looks like the guys are on it and will get you steered in right direction.
Well, as much as we've all suggested things in the past that have fallen on deaf ears, good luck with THAT!