Can't connect to Messages on my MacBook Air

I am suddenly getting the following message on my MacBook Air.  Messages works on iMac, my iphone 4s and my iPad 2.
"Your Apple ID ___________ cant be used to set up Messages at this time. If this is a new Apple ID, you do not need to create another one. To use this Apple ID with iMessage, contact iMessage support with the code below."
I attempted to call Apple, but they wanted me to pay for this privilege.
I tried to remove Messages via the - sign, but it was greyed out. Was thinking that deleting and reinstalling may help.
Any suggestions?

Hi Zackfcb,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.  I would recommend trying Wireless Diagnostics to see if that helps:
About Wireless Diagnostics
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5606
Cheers,
- Ari

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