My 1996 Ford Taurus' service engine light came on about three weeks ago. Driving to work one day when it was raining a lot i began having random electrical problems and i have been unable find out what is causing them.
When the car is in Park or Neutral, everything ALWAYS works. However when i shift into Reverse or Drive, the Power Steering goes out, the Power Windows go out, the sound of the radio becomes mute but the radio (lights) are still on, and the Seatbelt light on the dashboard flashes a few times. Whats even more confusing is that all this doesn't happen all the time, only sometimes while driving. And sometimes is a few things that dont work. for example the power steering and the radio might be out but the windows work.
Ive had this problems since that rainy day and when i take it to a car wash the problems appear more often. It is clearly an electrical problem but i do not know where to check since so many random parts are affected. Ive checked the basic things such as liquids and such. I would appreciate any input
When the car is in Park or Neutral, everything ALWAYS works. However when i shift into Reverse or Drive, the Power Steering goes out, the Power Windows go out, the sound of the radio becomes mute but the radio (lights) are still on, and the Seatbelt light on the dashboard flashes a few times. Whats even more confusing is that all this doesn't happen all the time, only sometimes while driving. And sometimes is a few things that dont work. for example the power steering and the radio might be out but the windows work.
Ive had this problems since that rainy day and when i take it to a car wash the problems appear more often. It is clearly an electrical problem but i do not know where to check since so many random parts are affected. Ive checked the basic things such as liquids and such. I would appreciate any input
Apr 14, 2007 at 1:26 PM