I have a 1990 ford taurus 3.0 liter. I had to change the alternator. The eye on the wire(black & Orange) that connects onto the alternator had melted, which shorted out the alternator. Everything worked just fine after I changed the part. Someone told me I had to change the fuseable link because it would happen again and maybe cause a fire. As I was checking the wires just before and after the fuseable link with a test light to see if in fact the fuseable link was bad. As I was pushing the tester into the wire I touched the starter relay and made an arc. I got into the car and tried to start it and I had no power at all. Just like if there was no battery in it. The battery is charged, the fuseable links are good, the coil is good, I'm at a loss. Would the ignition module cause this problem? I have no lights no power what so ever. If it was the ignition switch I believe I would have lights. I did try to start the car by jumping the starter relay. The car turned over but would not start. I think that is because of the electric fuel pump. Can some one shed any light on this problem Thanks in advance, Val
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20 years ago