IChat doesn't recognize password, Wrong name in account window

Hello,
I got a new iMac in Sept., and haven't been able to log in to my ichat account. When opening iChat and trying to change my account status to Available (or anything) a window pops up wanting me to put in my password, I do, and it says
"iChat can’t log in because your login ID or password is incorrect."
I know it's the right password, and have tried deleting and creating new accounts a few times, but this window always comes up and never lets me in.
The other strange thing is that my name is not correct in the buddy window, for my account. I have no idea how that name got in there, I don't think I would have put it in anywhere, I wonder if it's pulling from some address book or something? No clue.
Even when I create a new account and password, the same window above comes up.
I looked at some existing discussions and regarding the Server Settings tab in the Preferences window, my server is "api.oscar.aol.com", is this right? I read it should have google in the name??
Thank you for your help in advance, this is crazy!

HI,
So Lion (OS 10.7.x) mean iChat 6 (possibly version 6.0.1)
IF we are talking about the Buddy List and clicking on the Name or Screen Name that appears there it is a drop down.
The "Name" will be pulled from the Address Book (Check the Address Book My card (The one with the head a shoulders icon) This should be your details. If Not find your Details and then use the Card Menu > Make this My Card)
The "Handle" is the Screen name of Jabber ID for that Buddy list.
If you are using an Apple ID (Ending @mac.com or @me.com) then it is possible to create password that is longer than the AIM servers can deal with
Apple somewhat encourage longer passwords for higher security bit the AIM servers can only deal with a max of 16 characters.
Use the iForgot site to change the password if required.
9:11 PM Monday; June 18, 2012
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