So my DH was able to repair the wires but who knows how long it will hold. He also put some moth balls in a plastic bag with holes and attached it to the battery so the mice will stay away. Lovely, I hope when I run the heat or AC that I smell moth balls. I love rodents but these guys are really making me mad!

Thank you so much for all your kind words and support! I knew venting here would help me not only get it out but I knew there'd by people who will listen.