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Re: Electrical Problems



On Nov 8,  9:53am, Alan Cordeiro wrote:
> Subject: Re:  Electrical Problems
> I have a 1993 90.   Today the windshield wipers, turn signals, headlights,
> fog lights, rear defogger,  sun roof, windows, power mirrors, and AC/Heater
> fan stopped working.  At first I thought it was just a fuse, then I figured
> out that 4 or 5 different fuses were involved.  Hoping for the best, I
> replaced them all, but I'm still having the same problem.  Any suggestions?
>
>  -Frank
>
> ****************
>
> All those gizmos are auxillary loads, and will be "DUMPED"
> when the starter is used.
>
> Alan
>-- End of excerpt from Alan Cordeiro

I guess Alan is pointing to the load reduction relay. When you start the car,
this causes the auxillary loads to be reduced. A bad load reduction relay might
cause your problem.

-- Rob


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