Help 99 intrepid died

99 intrepid died today. Dash lights faintly flicker then go out and a
rattling sound comes from the left airconditioning vent. If I turn the
ignition switch on the noise stops but nothing else happens. Turn it off
and the rattling sound starts. No lights, clock etc, Battery tests fine.
any thoughts on this

 

Check battery connections and grounds.

 

Make sure you also check the positive jump post connections - that has
been known to cause such problems - with the exception of the hot wire
to the alternator, *all* electrical power to your car's systems go thru
that post. The nuts on that stud get loose creating an intermittent
high-resistance connection.

Bill Putney
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