I had a similar problem on my series 2. A short behind the dash damaged some
of my wiring. I had just parked the car in the garage and was fortunate to
see the smoke coming from the dash before closing the garage door. If I had
closed the door and not seen the smoke the car might possibly have burned. I
have since fitted quick release battery terminals and always disconnect one
from the battery when I am not using the car.
Steve kirk
1962 series 2
----- Original Message -----
From: Ian Spencer <SpenceIC@Healthall.com>
To: <alpines@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2002 9:36 AM
Subject: Where there's smoke, there's fire!!
> Well, I managed to fry the wiring harness on my Series IV automatic this
weekend. Looks like the ignition switch shorted out and as a result melted a
good portion of the harness. So, I'll be replacing the harness and ignition
switch sometime soon.
>
> I was thinking it would make a fun project for the Invasion this June.
Sort of a tech session, or something like that. Do you guys think that might
be something that people would find interesting?
>
> On the bright side... at least the car didn't catch fire and burn to the
ground.
>
> Ian
>
> Ian Spencer
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