Date: Tue, 01 Feb 2005 23:20:33 -0500 From: ma_twain <ma_twainnospamo.com> Subject: Re: 80 Saab
Mac wrote: > I am thinking about buying a 80 Saab 2dr,155,000miles,auto for a > $1000 from a friend of mine. The car has no rust and runs very well > when it is running. The problem is while it's being driven the car > will shut off completely. It powers off, no fuel, no light, no > nothing. What could be the problem. Thanks. > Check the ignition switch. An easy test would be to start it up, put it in neutral or park and wiggle the ignition switch. If it cuts off, you found the problem. Your description of the symptoms is just like someone turned the key to the off position. If this does not do it, I would check the main battery cables next. Good luck!