Almost lose my car (FIRE)
05-13-2007, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TayTaythatsme04
THanks
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05-17-2007, 03:46 PM
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well heard from the shop today and they told me that it was a bad PS line. Which was leaking on to the hot side piping which caught on fire.
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05-18-2007, 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by vo7848
The only possible thing I could think of that would cause a fire would be overloading some wiring with more current than it was designed for. Typical car stereo power cable meltdowns are caused by too large a guage wiring, while forcing more current through it than it can handle. End result is the cabling melting down, igniting some flammable material.
Glad you're ok.
Glad you're ok.
Im glad you brought this up, its a Good Safety Reminder;
1) ALWAYS Fuse every power lead you install as close to the power source as possible.
2) If you split a power lead in to two or more smaller leads, fuse each new lead at the split.
3) Use power wire that is appropriate for the wattage you will be drawing. Larger wire is always safer, as it does not heat up under load. (Chart Below)
4) Use the proper size fuse for your wire and do not add a larger amp fuse than you need.
5) If you keep blowing fuses, do not simply add a larger amperage fuse, blowing fuses is an indication of a ground or current fault, fix the problem.
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05-18-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by sq40
VO,
Im glad you brought this up, its a Good Safety Reminder;
1) ALWAYS Fuse every power lead you install as close to the power source as possible.
2) If you split a power lead in to two or more smaller leads, fuse each new lead at the split.
3) Use power wire that is appropriate for the wattage you will be drawing. Larger wire is always safer, as it does not heat up under load. (Chart Below)
4) Use the proper size fuse for your wire and do not add a larger amp fuse than you need.
5) If you keep blowing fuses, do not simply add a larger amperage fuse, blowing fuses is an indication of a ground or current fault, fix the problem.
Im glad you brought this up, its a Good Safety Reminder;
1) ALWAYS Fuse every power lead you install as close to the power source as possible.
2) If you split a power lead in to two or more smaller leads, fuse each new lead at the split.
3) Use power wire that is appropriate for the wattage you will be drawing. Larger wire is always safer, as it does not heat up under load. (Chart Below)
4) Use the proper size fuse for your wire and do not add a larger amp fuse than you need.
5) If you keep blowing fuses, do not simply add a larger amperage fuse, blowing fuses is an indication of a ground or current fault, fix the problem.
I dont think it was bad wiring, just a faulty PS line. And when you have hot side piping all over that area your asking for trouble.
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05-18-2007, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
At least you found out what is was. Now I guess it's up to your insurance to cover it.
Im going to look into that but I dont think there going to
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05-18-2007, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by carfi179
I drop my car at GT motorsports yesterday and I think I saw your car there?
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05-18-2007, 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by TayTaythatsme04
I dont think it was bad wiring, just a faulty PS line. And when you have hot side piping all over that area your asking for trouble.
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I am really sorry to hear about the fire, glad your OK man.
05-18-2007, 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by TayTaythatsme04
Im going to look into that but I dont think there going to
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05-18-2007, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by THE TECH
Ouch. Hopefully they'll take care of you. I assume there's quite a bit of damage?
got to look at it before the new part was in. The hot side piping leading to the turbo was rubbing against the metal PS line right next to the steering rack.
The reason for this could be multiple things. The shifting pipes during driving under heavy conditions(load). The fact that this kit is a for a auto and things were custom fitted to make it work. Also the fact that the heatwrap over all the piping increases the size of the pipe while increasing the change it will rub against something.
In short there were probably a few factors that made this happen. But there was no fire damage to anything,
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07-02-2007, 12:49 PM
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Wow! I didn't see this until now. Sorry to hear about the fire. Glad there was limited damage and no injuries.
FWIW: A while back my car had the same issue. The TN piping was rubbing the PS line and cut a hole through. Lucky for me it finally let go after getting off the highway. No fire but I did realize that could have happened. I've been a little worried that I could go up in flames in this car ever since.
FWIW: A while back my car had the same issue. The TN piping was rubbing the PS line and cut a hole through. Lucky for me it finally let go after getting off the highway. No fire but I did realize that could have happened. I've been a little worried that I could go up in flames in this car ever since.
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