To completely debug this once and for all.
To temporarily disable the plugin system, edit
includes/config.php and add this line right under <?php
PHP Code:
define('DISABLE_HOOKS', true);
Create a new style with no parent:
- Styles & Templates > Style Manager > Add New Style
- Parent Style: No Parent Style
- Title: Default vBulletin
- Allow User Selection: Yes
- Save
Then try logging in the site using that totally default vbulletin style - do you still have the same problem?