when it died all i did was jump start it to get her going. checked batt volt and it was low. its the orignal batt so i changed it, had the altanator checked at auto zone and it was dead. so i went and got both a batt and altanator. i turn the key and all i hear is clicking of the starter.. im going to check the connection to the starter tomorrow, hopefully. getting a big nor'eastah.up here lots of snow!! just rebuilt the carb on my snowblower thank god! thanks for the imput guys <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />