I had nearly the same thing happen to my SD. I charged up the AC while jumpering the AC Compressor and then I smelled smoke and had a small fire just below the passenger side of the Brake Booster. Their is a small part located there about 3 inches by 2 inches that I can see into where there are exposed coils that were red hot and started the leaves on fire. It is a plugin unit with pins. I don't know what it does or what it is for... Any help would be appreciated. The same kind of unit is in the 123 Euro model and it is located on the inner fender well on the passenger side. I have also seen this type of unit behind the glove box... Jim

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James A. Harris