Confused? Last November my van stop working and required a jump that did not last long. I just parked it and occasionally tried to start it over those 7 months. Someone said last November it may be the alternator. But I drove it yesterday and today. Do you think it may be electrical? The battery is a year old and the mileage is about 55,000. What would make a car not even start for 7 months, then start and run without any assistance (ie jump)?