It was a "kill switch' that we had accidentally tripped when we put something in the glove box! Cost us $80 for Columbia Par Car to tow it to their shop. But a lot better than $800 the mechanic (who was recommended by TOTV)who came to our house had estimated. Lesson learned:call the dealer first, ask simple questions. I'm sure that Columbia Par Car had told us about the kill switch, cause we were looking for it, but in the wrong place, around the battery area. thanks for your responses to try and help us.
