Date: Thu, 14 Sep 2006 11:15:42 +1200 From: Richard Sutherland-Smith <richard.ssnospamr.net.nz> Subject: Re: Engine stops using power window
In message <v4qgg25fmnndq9gargg432vcu5d5ktbdm9nospamcom> Colin Stamp <col.dustbinnospamp.plus.com> wrote: > On 13 Sep 2006 04:18:54 -0700, "Jon" <j_p_s_2002nospamail.com> wrote: > >>Hi, Here's my problem: I have a 1987 Saab 900 coupe with power windows. >> For some reason when I close the passenger side window the engine >>stops, there is no dimming of lights or blowing a fuse the engine just >>quits running as long as I'm pushing the button to close the window. >>When the car is not running the window works fine, again there is no >>dimming of lights, nor blowing a fuse. The driver's side works great. >>Does anyone have an Idea what is causing this to happen? > > Could well be an earthing problem. The door might share an earth with > the ECU - probably behind the passenger kick-panel. > > Cheers, > > Colin. I had a similar car in the UK and when braking hard all the doors locked!! I read that wires chafe at the door hinge and produce these funny effects. -- Richard Sutherland-Smith 19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500 New Zealand
