I'm getting api down for qt trader.  No idea how it started. I can log into btc-e with no issues.
I tried deleting the old api key, creating a new one.  And it just lags forever. saying API down.

Also uninstalled and reinstalled, no go.

Also tried setting
HttpRequestsInterval=700

I had it set to 500, then tried 600, then 700.  Still no luck.