thanks for ur reply. when i picked my car up last nite , it wouldn't start,and mechanic had to jump it. now have also lost heat fan,mirrors, inside light, outside temp sensor, remotes. still wouldn't start today, but responds immediately to jump start. dropped it off tonite at mechanics; could it be the alternator? i appreciate ur input, and i know my mechanic will send me to lexus if necessary, at no charge. my battery is less than a yr old., by the way. scared to drive it, am cruising in old suburban..........mary beth