Automatic sleep won't work

Any idea as to why my imac (early 2009) won't go to sleep? I cleared user login items, applications running, bluetooth, and sharing preferences. It still won't go to sleep automatically. I have Snow Leopard 10.6.8.
I'm thinking maybe having a second display might keep it from going to sleep automatically. Anyone out there with the same symptoms?
Thanks!

It most likely is a software issue ...to confirm this try booting into 'Safe Mode' and seeing if things resolve themselves. If they do, then it may be certain 3rd party software that is preventing sleep.
If not, then it may be a hardware issue - in which case you'll have to bring your book in to an Apple Tech.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107392

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