Questions & Answers for: alternator catch fire

Question about 2006 SLR McLaren

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catch fire due to the high temperatures generated by the electrical system and the resulting damage inflicted upon the vehicle's alternator. So far, no fire or accidents have been reported. The recall

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Question about 2002 Santa Fe

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...alternator. i would change it beofre it catches fire...ive had that happen and had to use a bottle of soda to put it out Yes, same with me. It is the alternator. You probably are noticing your dash ...

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Question about 1997 Maxima

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...they will know and that will tell them if your vehicle applies by the VIN. I have seen the alternator on fire. There was fire inside of the alternator. Have it checked or the car can catch on

Question about 1997 Jetta

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...but will not catch. Fire to coil but not thru coil.Have put new distributor on - not help.What could the problem be?Thanks for any solutions. check alternator at auto parts also have battery

Question about 1995 Pickup

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...fire. Check the alternator to see if it is overcharging. Sorry to know that happened. There had to have been a major short of something that didn't have a fuse. Most likely the battery it's self. ...

Question about 2005 Cooper

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...catch on fire under the bonnet fire crew had to exstingish the fire and cut the battery.. any thoughts on what it could be!! Probably tossed a belt. Check all accessories that the belt drives, that ...

what is burning up alternators on my 2007 f350 ford 6.0 deisel rotational chattery constant noise, can squeal at higher rpm, changed all pulls and tensioners,( this engine also has had four injectors ...

Question about 1993 GSX 600 F (Katana)

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system. You will need a new alternator or rebuild the one you have. Do it soon before it fries the electrics on your biike,and you have to spend major cash,..or it could cause your bike to catch fire!

Question about 1989 Land Cruiser

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...alternator then it vacuum locked, took gas cap off it fired right up drove it hime. Now it wont start period. Coil has spark, has new fuel filter and fuel pressure regulator, what do I look at now? ...

Question about 1993 F150 SuperCab

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CATCH FIRE AGAIN The alternator is over charging or the wire to it is a dead short . If it has an external regulator then replace it . Failing that take the car to an accredited auto electrician to be

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