so id just like to say that you were right. i redid the whole cart slot relocation, I was shooting to have the wire out 3in long, but I'm a little clumsy and had to shorten the wire along the way so its around 2-2.5in lol
anyway, its working, does anyone know what capacitor was used on the video line? i was thinking of replacing it (ill add a few pics of this board when i get a chance)
i also swapped the chips on my old paper mario cartridge onto a japanese pokemon stadium gold/silver and thats working again!