Well, the dealer called back this AM and told me the repairs would total $500 (estimate) plus towing fee and would not be covered under mfr. warranty...get this... because the alarm system was NOT factory installed. I asked him how he came to this brilliant conclusion. He said since the alarm module was not stamped with the Isuzu logo he assumed it was an after- market item. I quizically asked him why then is the alarm remote prominently stamped ISUZU. He was clueless. Anyway, I had the VX towed back to the used car lot where I purchased it (after I paid the Isuzu dealer $65 for the towing service yesterday). I was promised that they would "take a look at it". In the meantime I will make a few phone calls tomorrow. Be assured, whoever answers the phone will regret they hadn't taken a sick day... As always, thanks fellow VX'rs for your input.