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Mr. Kakuk,
Don't know if you can help with this question, and I hope you don't mind my asking.
I've got a 1998 Saturn SL-1 with electric windows and door locks.  The door locks do not work electrically, and I have to open then physically with the key.  (Which I don't mind doing.)  But they still TRY to open electrically, and I get a "click-click-click..." whirring sound that lasts for several minutes.  
Would it be possible for me to pull a fuse for the electric door lock function, and not mess up the electric windows?  I'd sure like to do that, if possible.  Do you know if the electric windows and electric door locks for this model are on the same fuse?
Any suggestions, advice you can offer is greatly appreciated.
Warm regards, and Happy Holidays!
David Gardner  

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I WOULD CHECK THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR FUSE LOCATION TO SEE IF THEY ARE ON A SEPARATE CIRCUIT. ....ALSO UNDER THE FUSE COVER THERE SHOULD BE A DIAGRAM OF WHAT GOES TO WHAT.

SORRY BUT THATS THE BEST I CAN DO....OTHER THAN HAVE YOU TAKE IT TO A SHOP AND HAVE THE PROBLEM DIAGNOSED.

MIKE

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I can answer any question that you may have about collision repairs and what to do after an accident. I can also answer basic mechanical problems but that is not my area of expertise.I can help you with repairing your own vehicle in your garage and also answer any paint related questions.

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15 years experience with State Farm insurance as an auto inspector. 10 years of collision center management with 3 fortune 500 companies.

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Votech School Chief Frame School Hunter Alignment school I-CAR Certified Plastic Repairs Aluminum Repairs

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