Thread: I lost it all....electrical fire high up in the dash
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Old 01-06-2009, 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by compu_85 View Post
Well.... with the engine running at redline (perhaps the cruise control holding it at WOT?) and the coolant lines burning through there could be problems.

The headlights turned on because the contacts in the headlight switch are normally closed and an inner plastic piece holds them open when the unit is switched off.

I have simple dry chemical extinguishers in my cars... I'm thinking an upgrade to halon ones would be a good move

-Jason
OOPS. Missed the WOT! In most cases though, an engine fire does not necessarily mean the loss of the motor.
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