When I had positive battery cable issues, my car wouldn't start and the gauge cluster would go nuts. However, devices working on an off inside the car, is a sign of ignition switch issues due to carbon scoring.
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'13 Mustang 3.7V6 - MT82
'00 GP SE (L67 Swap, XP, Headers, 3.25")
'98 GTP, '01 Bonne