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When I turn on my heater, the engine cuts out

Tiny
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  • 1998 VOLVO WAGON
When I turn on my heater, the engine cuts out. I have no problems with overheating, and there's no problem with acceleration or keeping the engine running if I don't have the heater on. There is a scraping/grating noise coming from the right side of the engine compartment (right side if you're sitting inside the car), near where the heater is. I'm going to take it to a mechanic, but I'd like to have an idea of what's going on first.

Thanks so much!
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 AT 4:35 PM

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Tiny
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Does it do the same thing when you turn the A/C on?
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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I don't know for sure; my mom is afraid to try it and get stuck.
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 AT 4:44 PM
Tiny
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Check back when you find out
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Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 AT 4:53 PM

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