SATURN SL2 crazy Brake applied engine turns off, more info too

Check battery and connections. Check all grounds. Check fuses. Take it to someone who understands how to troubleshoot electrical problems.

It is too easy to take it to a shop. I like to figure out problems and always accept advice, A shop is a great idea. But it is my last resort. I pay more for auto insurance than the 3 beautiful cars I have. Saturn 2 yrs ago 100 k miles 650 dollars have driven it all over Geo metro 150 k miles 675 dollars have had for 4 wonderful yrs now Needed exh manifold MIDAS qute for all exhaust 1200 dollars Manifolt and complete exh less than 300 dollars

BMW 325 IS 155 K miles runs great, Free. Rear wheel drive not so good in ice and snow will keep another 15 years not a spec of rust.

Clean all grounds: engine, lights, alt, battery, etc.

Then spend the money for the real shop manual, get out the electrical diagram, and see how the relevant circuit could be connected to the transmission control or the engine control. Or if there is a shared ground.

Without the schematic you are wasting your time swapping things at random. Get the schematic.

--scott

Agreed, it's a bad ground somewhere -- impossible to troubleshoot without a shop manual.

Jason