I drive a 97 Ford Taurus. Today I was changing the oil, and while I was unscrewing the oil filter, I touched the starter or a cable with the pliars and sparks were flying, similar to touching the positive to negative ends of jumper cables. After completing the oil change, I hopped in the driver's seat and noticed a steady clicking noise, (like a clock) underneath the steering wheel/dash. When I tried to start the car, the starter doesn't make any noise. The heat, and lights work. I tried jumping the car, and nothing changed. There is just that annoying click - click - click. It clicks when the keys are NOT in the ignition.
Any thoughts?