I have debated whether to mount a battery on/off switch that would operate easily with an extension thru the panel behind the passengers seat, or to use one of the trickle chargers. I put in a new Interstate battery this year (second one since new) and it has started the car flawlessly and quickly since then........we just returned from a six week vacation trip in our motorhome and when we got home I hit the Remote button on my keychain. The D started the second try quickly, which is normal if it has been sitting for a long time. The Remote is programmed to "try" for two seconds and if it does not start, waits for 30 seconds and trys again and it has ALWAYS started the second try, instantly. IF it has been "sitting" for a week or less, it always starts the first try. Incidentally, I have had the REMOTE start for about 8 years and just NEVER start it any other way!! Knock on wood, but it has been very dependable. Murray VIN: 05962 LIC: DMC-XII To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/