I fixed the problem. It actually was a problem with the pin. I decoded to pull the pin out to take a look at it, because everything else seemed fine and when I compared to a brand new one (that I ordered) mine was missing the tail at the top (which I assume holds it in place). I must have broken it when attempting to pull it out in the first place. I simply cut off the tip, stripped the mute wire and places the new pin on it. Then the bypass worked no problem (road tested it over several bumps).
Moral of the story: your pin can be damages even it clicks in. If you search for the thread "w