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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.

Harold wrote:
> 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.
>
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The five W's of journalism include:
Who
What
Where
When and Why.
We insist on the Mileage too.

'Curly'

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:39:00 -0700, motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com>
wrote:

>Harold wrote:
>> 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.
>>
>=====================================
>
>The five W's of journalism include:
>Who
>What
>Where
>When and Why.
>We insist on the Mileage too.
>
>'Curly'

And, as long as you are at it, any aftermarket electrical items like
car alarms, remote starters, stereo? Was the car serviced very
recently?

On 12 Jan 2007 19:19:22 -0800, "Harold" <hdg11390@yahoo.ca> wrote:

>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.

I am sure there have been incidents of other Civics catching fire but
is common to the marque? No.

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

"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



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Currently working at a Subaru Dealership

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"N.E.Ohio Bob" <rgstroud@neo.rr.com> wrote in message
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> 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