strange electrical problem on my 1g

[tsi10999]

Alright so I just got the car running again but was driving it tonite and the car just started acting strange the battery light, brake light went on and the engine temp got pretty high I also lost my power steering, radio wouldnt turn on but luckly I still had my headlights when it happened but the car seems to still drive ok I just replaced the ignition coil and removed the o2 housing if that may have something to do with it. Some input would be great

 

[BoostedTalonTS]

Just for shits and giggles, go check you alternator fuse (black 80 amp) in the passenger's side fuse block... If you removed the O2 housing from the hot side, while in the car, you might have accidentally grounded out the alternator output stud against the O2 housing while removing it. -Just one possibility. That little plastic cover that shields the connection at the alternator gets real week after 10+ years... If it was already missing, then I'd say that this is a good possibility.

Let us know what you find.

 

[DSM1gTalon]

definatly sounds like some sort of short to me. do what boosted said and get back to us

 

[karnsatron]

Pretty sure its something to do with your alternator belt. Take a look at it and your crank pulley as it might have seperated.