Trying to sqeeze in that one last drive of the season with the Chicago corba club and, after a great 80 mile criuse, we stop for lunch and I actually notice a "sizzling" sound in the trunk - basically the gel battery is overheating - overcharging was the consensus of the guys.

I try to limp back 40 miles to my house with one jump along the way but only make it 20 before the engine dies with a very weak battery. We swap the battery but no luck starting the car and the rains were threatening so went with my first (hopefully last) tow back to my garage.

In trying to start the car today, doesn't seem to be getting any spark. Also, I noticed the low beams and parking lights in the front are not working (high-beams and turn signals are???). I have been through the whole fuse panel - anybody see what I am missing?

Dave