We need to define "ignition problems". The symptoms you are describing are "starting system problems". If the motor won't crank and the car is dead you don't have ignition problems. Load test the battery. Clean and inspect ALL of the big connections from the battery to the alternator to the frame and to the starter. Pay particular attention to all grounding straps and their conections to the frame. Make sure there is no paint under the lugs and everything is clean, shiny, and tight. If you feel the car "pulling back" when the A/C comes on or the cooling fans start and stop the Fanzilla does eliminate that by sequencing the cooling fans on and off. If you still have the Dusey alternator it is recomended that you upgrade to a larger Motorola or Delco. The "acting funny" you noticed earlier could have been caused by the bad conection causing the voltage on the ignition system to drop affecting the smoothness of the engine. (This is the best I can do by "Remote Diagnostics".) Cheap insurance these days is one of those jumper battery packs. I bought one at Costco for $55 and not only has it saved me but when I go to car shows it is always easier to help someone without having to "jump" from the car. The first time you use it and save a tow it pays for itself! David Teitelbaum vin 10757 --- In dmcnews@xxxx, "skipper landry" <sk1pper@xxxx> wrote: > what are the recommended "fixes" for the ignition breakdown. > mine left me stranded and had to be towed 170 miles home on > sat night!! (i was nothappy). i noticed it acted funny earlier > in the day, and progressively got worse. a rain front came > through then cold dropping 25 - 30*. after sitting for a few > hrs, i went to leave and she clicked like a starter > problem. then i herd a *pop* and the car lost ALL electricity! [quote trimmed by moderator]