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Re: 2002 Civic Fire
Gordon McGrew wrote:
> > And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like > car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very > recently? Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
Gordon McGrew wrote:
> > And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like > car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very > recently? Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"Harold" <hdg11390@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1168658361.034572.207960@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > The other day we lost our 2002 Honda Civic due to an electrical fire. > Has there been any other incidents with Honda Civics catching fire? > Shortly prior to the fire the Engine light was flashing. We had called > the dealer the same day as the fire to try and get in, but theyl > brushed us off as it was probably nothing serious and would try to book > us in next week. > If the engine light was flashing the correct procedures is to get it to a repair shop ASAP- our shop recommends towing it it. Give us more info -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"Harold" <hdg11390@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1168658361.034572.207960@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > The other day we lost our 2002 Honda Civic due to an electrical fire. > Has there been any other incidents with Honda Civics catching fire? > Shortly prior to the fire the Engine light was flashing. We had called > the dealer the same day as the fire to try and get in, but theyl > brushed us off as it was probably nothing serious and would try to book > us in next week. > If the engine light was flashing the correct procedures is to get it to a repair shop ASAP- our shop recommends towing it it. Give us more info -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"Harold" <hdg11390@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1168658361.034572.207960@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > The other day we lost our 2002 Honda Civic due to an electrical fire. > Has there been any other incidents with Honda Civics catching fire? > Shortly prior to the fire the Engine light was flashing. We had called > the dealer the same day as the fire to try and get in, but theyl > brushed us off as it was probably nothing serious and would try to book > us in next week. > If the engine light was flashing the correct procedures is to get it to a repair shop ASAP- our shop recommends towing it it. Give us more info -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"Harold" <hdg11390@yahoo.ca> wrote in message news:1168658361.034572.207960@38g2000cwa.googlegro ups.com... > The other day we lost our 2002 Honda Civic due to an electrical fire. > Has there been any other incidents with Honda Civics catching fire? > Shortly prior to the fire the Engine light was flashing. We had called > the dealer the same day as the fire to try and get in, but theyl > brushed us off as it was probably nothing serious and would try to book > us in next week. > If the engine light was flashing the correct procedures is to get it to a repair shop ASAP- our shop recommends towing it it. Give us more info -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:45a8dc97$0$4904$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > Gordon McGrew wrote: > >> >> And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like >> car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very >> recently? > > Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost > every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob Now mind you we are speculating... Flashing check eng light, over heated cat due to excessive fuel= fire. That's my bet. ;) -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:45a8dc97$0$4904$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > Gordon McGrew wrote: > >> >> And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like >> car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very >> recently? > > Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost > every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob Now mind you we are speculating... Flashing check eng light, over heated cat due to excessive fuel= fire. That's my bet. ;) -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:45a8dc97$0$4904$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > Gordon McGrew wrote: > >> >> And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like >> car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very >> recently? > > Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost > every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob Now mind you we are speculating... Flashing check eng light, over heated cat due to excessive fuel= fire. That's my bet. ;) -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
Re: 2002 Civic Fire
"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message news:45a8dc97$0$4904$4c368faf@roadrunner.com... > Gordon McGrew wrote: > >> >> And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like >> car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very >> recently? > > Radio installation is my bet. Unfused power line short under dash. Almost > every "My fuse keeps blowing." complaints are caused this way. bob Now mind you we are speculating... Flashing check eng light, over heated cat due to excessive fuel= fire. That's my bet. ;) -- Stephen W. Hansen ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance ASE Undercar Specialist Currently working at a Subaru Dealership http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troub...l_obd_main.htm http://www.troublecodes.net/technical/ http://www.familycar.com/Alignment.htm |
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