Dashboard and all lights turns off/on randomly while driving

2006 CHRYSLER PT CRUISER
75,000 MILES
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MAXO2010
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Sometimes this causes engine stop running while driving. Dashboard switches off/on within the first 5-10 minutes of driving. When it switches off for a second or longer engine shuts off and the car moves at idle until it stops. When I restart the car everything works fine but dashboard still turns off/on and may shut down engine again.

Here is a video of what is happening:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4BDvKleZlM&feature=youtu.be
Jul 27, 2012 at 6:33 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Still do this with a little more gas intank? recent repairs? ALT and Battery check out? cables tight and clean on BATT?
Jul 27, 2012 at 7:31 PM
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MAXO2010
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It still does that with more gas in tank.
There were recent repairs: power steering pump replaced and also a/c compressor being inspected but not replaced. Bottom engine mount was recommended to replace.
Cables on battery are tight, I cleaned the connections. I will check alternator and post the result.
Thank you.
Jul 27, 2012 at 8:43 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Do the wiggle test move wiring at fuse box and engine box may have ignition switch problem
Jul 28, 2012 at 3:44 PM
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