Well, I guess you can tell that I'm a real pro at this car thing, huh? It is a wire and it went from the alternator to the starter. After I connected it, that's when all the problems started. As of tonight (9:00 PST) it is still sitting in my driveway, unable to move. I've gone through the fuses but to no avail. It's a real stumper. If I'm getting lights and gauges, etc. could it still be the battery? Had a couple of friends come over last night and they tried to pop it into gear. Almost did, but almost doesn't make the car run. I'm afraid that I'm going to have to take it to a mechanic in the next few days unless a miracle happens and someone knows the magic words to help my sick car better. But regardlessof how it turns out, a great big "THANKS!" from this gal in California to each and every one of you out there that took the time to try and help me. You're terrific.
********(P.S. R. Mark Clayton -- Tried to e-mail you but it came back with a "failure notice".)***********Still desperate (but smiling) in California, Debbie