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06-11-2009, 06:08 AM
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what up foo
Drives: '07 blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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my yaris caught fire
the passenger window switch on the drivers side stopped working today, it stayed in place but it was just loose and wouldnt control the window, then it caught fire tonight on my way home. I first noticed the burning smell and then a bunch of smoke started coming out of the window switch and then i saw a flame under the switch.
So now my passenger window doesnt work at all and my car smells like burnt plastic. what do you guys think caused it and will the dealer fix this for me?, its an '07 hatch |
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06-11-2009, 07:35 AM
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Drives: 2008 Yaris Liftback (Sprocket) Join Date: Oct 2008
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If the power windows were factory-installed, you should be covered. If you've done some mods, you may not be.
There was a thread a while back about the dashboard in a Yaris catching fire, you may want to read that to see how the dealership handled it. And I am digging your avatar! Cheers! M2 |
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06-11-2009, 11:28 AM
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It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
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you should've let the car burn to hell, and let insurance write it off. :(
anyways, you should've went to the dealer right away when it stopped working. |
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06-11-2009, 12:36 PM
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Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008
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Sounds like the switch got stuck in a constant on position till it overloaded the circuit with the constant draw. The heat somehow did not pop a fuse and got to the point it melted the plastic mostuire barrier. I would take it to the dealer and explain everything that happend and have them replace it.
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06-11-2009, 04:39 PM
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Audio Junky
Drives: 08 liftback Join Date: Oct 2008
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obviously electrical.... probably a short, tho fuses should've popped.
Things can short for many reasons.
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06-11-2009, 07:06 PM
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what up foo
Drives: '07 blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008
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thanks just keepin it real  Quote:
nah I wish, the fire went out pretty quick...this was at 2am haha |
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06-11-2009, 11:08 PM
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It's the illusion you see
Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Brossard, QC
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damn.. light it up again XD
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