Q: Electric Windows and entire fan unit stopped at same time.

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Rick L

on March 01, 2017

Hi: I've had a 1996 Saturn SL 4Door for about 7 years. It has worked fine, has about 186k miles..one previous owner and rides very well.

Lately though my power windows and entire fan system goes out at the same time. The other day I accidentally leaned on my emergency break that went down to the floor and everything was working again.

Today when I started it, it was working again. My wife and I went a few miles to our hiking spot. When we came back from hiking, it quit working.

I have a new battery and new starter. Could it be a fuse or relay or something similar? Only my drivers window has ever worked properly but even it won't go down now. And no fan...I can feel some cool air from the vents but no flow.

I'd appreciate any ideas or help. Thanks, Rick ricklondon@cablelynx.com

My car has 186000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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