The new key arrived today, so I'll try that this evening when I get home. After that I'll try sending voltage to the starter again. As for the oil, it didn't look all that bad. I think the PO just disregarded resetting the oil service reminder. As for the pulse module, I agree on both. I might see if I can temporarily swap it with a local friend that also has a SRT6.

Another strange thing I noticed with the car is that it key fob won't function remotely. I've swapped the batteries, and confirmed at an autoparts store that it's sending out a signal, but it won't work. I've done the learning process half a dozen time to no avail. (click lock or unlock twice on the remote, jump in the car, insert key, turn key to run - all within 30 seconds). Hopefully the new key will work this evening.