I just got it back from the shop. The battery had an internal short.
That's twice in a year. They did a diagnostic check of the charging system
and didn't find anything wrong. With the tow, battery and labor, that's
$299 for a battery. I sure hope this was a case of a bad battery. I do
know if it happens again, I'll get it home and change my own battery.
Thanks for the help guys.

Rob



"Art Steinmetz" > wrote in message
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> My 93 died on the Interstate at 70 mph. Weird failure. Belt frayed and
> the cord cut the daylights out of a harness. Too much stuff in too little
> an area!!
>
> Art
> "Scubabix" > wrote in message
> ...
>> The car is already at the dealership and I'm waiting for some word. The
>> last time, it was worked on by a dealership that has since seemed very
>> shaky. This one seems to be much more capable, I'll see. Thanks for the
>> help.
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> "Tom in Missouri" > wrote in message
>> hlink.net...
>>> The CS-130 alternator has a reputation for going bad and this can wipe
>>> out
>>> the battery. However, by '96, they had been replaced with the heavier
>>> version or with a different style, so doubtful that is your problem.
>>>
>>> I've had a few batteries that lasted a year and died suddenly, even
>>> though
>>> they were the 2 and 3 year warranty ones.
>>>
>>> First, none of this helps you, so get yourself towed home or to a
>>> dealer/garage. If the battery is dead, try charging it and see if all
>>> comes
>>> back. If so, then test the alternator. If these are both good, then you
>>> need someone who can run a full diagnostic on the car.
>>>
>>> Like Dad said, you probably won't find the answer here on this one.
>>>
>>
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