Delete Key and Space Bar Stopped Working

I have an older MacPro  - the MacPro 1,1 model.
Hadn't used it in a while a - when I set it up again the keyboard's Delete key and SpaceBar won't work.
Here is the topline:
1. I left the power cord in the office and used a PC one. Not sure if this could be the cause.
2. I upgraded to 10.6.8 the most current. Didn't help.
3. Reset the PRAM - Didn't Help.
4. Checked the Keyboard Viewer - Not sure what that does other than to confirm something is happening.
If I had to guess - and based on other forums I have looked at - it will likely be a power issue.
How that affects these keys - I have no idea.
I will test this next.
But if anyone has experienced this would love to hear if you solved it.
Thanks,
-jc

Thanks Grant,
appreciate the info.
I did try that, and switching the power cord (Which was a long shot) and still not luck.
Pretty facinating issue.
I am going ot continue to look through the forums and see if I find anything.
Thanks again!
If anyone else has had this issue with an older MacPro - I would love ot hear it.
-jc

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