Well with a '96 you always have to be aware of potential underhood wiring harness problems and the extended warranty applicable if strange problems develop.

wiring harness


Don't know if symptom applicable to your car but there was a TSB for '98 re car unable to start when w/w on. Reference:

www.alldata.com

Possibly relevant, probably not.

Edit: Wiring harness link added.

Last edited by horseydug; 04/12/03 12:58 PM.
98 Mystique LS v6 atx 163,000km 97 Contour LX v6 atx 163,000km