Date: Mon, 08 Jan 2007 17:55:29 GMT From: Paul Halliday <pjghnospamyonder.co.uk> Subject: Re: Can anyone explain to a GIRL how to fix an elec prob in 89 900?
in article 1168235059.144840.123240nospam2000cwv.googlegroups.com, gkam at kaminospamlue.net.au wrote on 08/01/2007 05:44: > My SAAB 900 Aero 98 has an electrical problem that I've heard is quite > common. I have had to take the fuse out to prvent the brake lights from > remaining on, even when the car is not running and the key is back to > the first position). I heard something really technical about wiring > inside the speaker next to the drivers leg (right hand drive). Can > anyone explain how I fix it? '89 Aero? Brake lights stay on all the time? In the LHS footwell, there is a switch that must be kept closed. The switch is opened by the footbrake and the lights illuminate. Common fault - quick and easy fix ... You need a new switch - one of these: <http://www.thesaabsite.com/shop/catimages/thumbnails/9505462.jpg> Locate it on the bracket in the footwell, remove the old one and pop in the new one. <http://www.thesaabsite.com/900new/NG900faqs.htm#Brake+Light+Switch+Replacem ent> If you take it to a mechanic, don't let them charge you much more than about 15 USD for the part and fitting takes about 15 minutes; even for someone who has not done it before. HTH, Paul 1989 900 Turbo S http://saab.go.dyndns.org/
