Starter system died

Sounds like it's time to break out Mr. Shop Manual (schematics) and Mr. Multimeter. There may be a fuse that controls the items that you mention that are not working (not familiar with that vehicle's electrical system).

You replaced the starter and starter relay when other things besides the starter quit working at the same time? That was extravagant! So did the radio, heater, and instrument cluster start working with the new starter? Seriously - from the scehmatic, find in the power system what controls only the things that are not working, and use the multimeter to find the problem. Power system cable? Ignition switch? Fusible link? Fuse?

Bill Putney (To reply by e-mail, replace the last letter of the alphabet in my adddress with the letter 'x')

Er...why did you replace the starter and the starter relay? In all likelihood, both items were just fine. It sounds like you've blown a fusible link. You're going to need a factory service manual (Haynes/Chilton won't get the job done) and a test light or voltmeter.

I had a similar problem with my Dodge Spirit. The "smaller" cable that comes off the positive cable was not making proper connection. I cleaned the connector, and that solved the problem.

-Kirk

A failed Starter/Relay would not cause the vehicle to die once running, only keep it from starting. So I think you jumped the gun on this one. If you do not have a Service Manual, I would try to get one (preferably factory over a Chilton's/Haynes).