1997 Saturn SW1 Repair Question
Asked on March 23, 2010
Car shuts off and other things when ii pres
Electrical problem
1997 Saturn SW1 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 173000 miles
not sure if this is electrical but it seems that way. i was stopped at a red light and the car shut off and wouldnt start again. i pushed the car to a spot and it started up but when i pressed the brakes it shut off.it idles down and quits. the hazards also light up a dim solid. when not running if i press brakes the car chimes and i can here here something run. its a low hum, not the fuel pump. ive strriped the car to see as much wires as i could and i cant find a short. if i pull the "brake" fuse it does none of this. any ideas?thanks
1997 Saturn SW1 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 173000 miles
not sure if this is electrical but it seems that way. i was stopped at a red light and the car shut off and wouldnt start again. i pushed the car to a spot and it started up but when i pressed the brakes it shut off.it idles down and quits. the hazards also light up a dim solid. when not running if i press brakes the car chimes and i can here here something run. its a low hum, not the fuel pump. ive strriped the car to see as much wires as i could and i cant find a short. if i pull the "brake" fuse it does none of this. any ideas?thanks
Asked by dougywuAnswer
Replied on March 23, 2010
Make sure the cables are clean and tight start the car up get a multimeter see how many volts it reads at the battery.let me know.