My 98 4Runner Caught on Fire

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crosem@earthlink.net - 09 Mar 2008 21:56 GMT

98 2wd 4 runner, 88,000 miles.

heard a tinny sort of noise for a few minutes, from just in front of driver,
under hood. then white smoke and engine turned off. small fire under hood,
put out. electrical system OK, in that all gauges come on when key is
turned. engine will not start. had oil change 10 days ago. new tires,
also. listening to Beatles #1 Hits in CD player. cell phone charger
plugged in. early diagnosis by brother is short/burned insulation, easy
fix.

thoughts?

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Mike - 10 Mar 2008 02:00 GMT

> 98 2wd 4 runner, 88,000 miles.
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What engine ? What exactly was it that caught fire ?

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crosem@earthlink.net - 10 Mar 2008 06:58 GMT

don't know and don't know.

>> 98 2wd 4 runner, 88,000 miles.
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> What engine ? What exactly was it that caught fire ?

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johngdole@hotmail.com - 10 Mar 2008 05:41 GMT

Vehicle fires, unless it's your fault, should be reported to the
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Call the Vehicle
Safety Hotline 888-327-4236.

On Mar 9, 1:56 pm, <cro...@earthlink.net> wrote:

> 98 2wd 4 runner, 88,000 miles.
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> thoughts?

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crosem@earthlink.net - 10 Mar 2008 06:57 GMT

thank you, I did not know that!

> Vehicle fires, unless it's your fault, should be reported to the
> National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Call the Vehicle
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>> thoughts?

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