Shut off while driving without warning?

1996 TOYOTA AVALON
222,332 MILES • 3.0L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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505AVALON
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While driving the car suddenly shut off. No loss of power (alternator is fine), no bog down (wasn't engine failure or fuel issue). Just complete instant shut down. When I tried turning the key, had full electric, but no starter engagement. No sound, clicks grinding. So just to trouble shoot I was going to pull the starter just to eliminate the possibility. Upon removing the main fuse box, I noticed two bare wires from underneath the box. I found the were both connected to the 100a main fuse block. I assume these are the issue, but I cannot figure out how to reconnect the two black wires and one white wire to the block, also do I need to run a fusible link to replace these two? If so, where do they run to?
May 14, 2025 at 5:15 AM
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505AVALON
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Also have to push the button next to shifter to get car out of park everytime I need to move the car.
May 14, 2025 at 6:25 AM
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Can you upload an image of the problem please?
May 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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