Could be the ignition switch. Check other systems in the run (not accessory) position. If the windows, horn, turn signals, etc. all work (including blower) and then fail when you start the car, you might have a bad ign switch. Also, just for the sake of recent issues, check and clean the fuse. BTW, describe the strange noise...

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Jeff Lawrence
1987 300e
1989 300e
2000 Dodge Grand Caravan SE

[This message has been edited by jeffsr (edited 09-04-2000).]