1999 taurus - trouble starting, etc........

[dari826]

Today I drove my car to a friend's house, it had no trouble starting, or driving. I was there about 10 minutes, came out, turned the key and there was nothing. No noise, lights, anything. My friend helped me jump it and I drove home. About a mile from my home (I had been driving approx 6 miles) it started jerking a little bit, I slowed down and kind of limped home. After I turned it off I thought I'd try starting it again, just to see. Same thing as before. Nothing. Any ideas? I have to take this foolish car on a 10 hour round trip on Wednesday....... thanks for your help.

[sahib]

Check your battery to see if it is OK. If it is OK then check the alternator and all connections. You'll need a battery tester or VOM to do this. Otherwise take vehicle to a shop where they can do it or take battery and alternator out and take to shop or auto parts store. Many of them test for free.