Thanks to all who offered cures to my "it suddenly wouldn't start, just grunts" problem. I was skeptical of those who pointed at the battery since it's a Diehard Gold less than a year and a half old, plus it didn't gradually weaken. And being a daily driver, it knew didn't die in storage. But hey, you guys were right! Dead cell. and to think I blamed my D's electricals! Poor baby! The mechanic says even my "Ducey goosey" alternator is charging just fine (!) Not a "De Lorean problem," it's a SEARS problem! Thanks again! -Wayne "Living the dream!" 11174