Modules go into bypass when programming at 5v

I’m only testing with a single module right now, so no chain. I changed the calibration to 1.61 which appears to be about right now and I’ve commented out the dump() to remove that variable for now. I’m going to resolder my serial cables to see if that’s part of the problem. Even without the dump(), I’m seeing comms constantly drop off and on, and completely unable to save configs in the few moments they are talking. Clicking identify seems green light a little sporadic blinking (guessing that’s comm related also).
this is the part I swapped out for C171854 - TL432CG-AE3-R

Interestingly, this comment said the voltage was reading low, but for me, it was reading much higher?

Not sure if the USB battery pack could be causing an issue, I have a DC-DC I can setup on the battery to power the controller if that may help.