My 1998 Ford Contour is completely dead (electrically). A few days ago my internal and external lights were flickering. My radio would shut off then come back on wile I was driving. Then my car would act like it was stalling while driving then mysteriously come back on when I restarted it. Right now, nothing electrical works (no power locks, no clock on the dash, no radio, no lights, etc.). I can't even start it. I tried to jump the car, but it still wouldn't start. I am taking the battery to get charged, but I have no idea what else to get tested (alternator, short in wiring, etc). I don't know if this is pertinent at all, but a month ago the inside plastic shield in the front passenger wheel compartment (it keeps mud from kicking up into the engine) came off. I don't know if it exposed any wiring that may be causing this problem.
Sep 25, 2011 at 9:16 PM
