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auxmike · 11-06-2008, 01:02 AM

Did the flashlight use Lithium batteries?
I have a small Streamlight Scorpion in my glovebox right now. I left it on while it was standing upright on it's lens on a table, the lens started to melt! Those lights run HOT. After seeing this, I'm removing my Scorp from the car in the morning.....

purpleminx · 11-06-2008, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Did the flashlight use Lithium batteries?

No, and it was nothing to do with the flashlight.

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Originally Posted by k r a y z e e . j o j o

Did you leave your phone hooked up to it? Ask because the back of my phone gets kinda hot when it's been charging for an hour or so. Just a possibility...

No, and it didn't have power going through the cable anyway, considering I was not in the car, so the keys weren't either ;)

Very close right now to finding the cause. Will definitely post their answers.

SilverBack · 11-06-2008, 07:31 PM

Hmm, that's a stumper...

firemachine69 · 11-09-2008, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

Did the flashlight use Lithium batteries?
I have a small Streamlight Scorpion in my glovebox right now. I left it on while it was standing upright on it's lens on a table, the lens started to melt! Those lights run HOT. After seeing this, I'm removing my Scorp from the car in the morning.....

I'd check to see that your Scorp is legit. IIRC, they have a glass lense.

auxmike · 11-09-2008, 01:57 PM

About the Streamlight;
The lens appears to be a clear plastic of some sort. I bought it from Texas Tactical Supply, it's the real deal. Nice torch, but it eats through Li batts. like crazy....

After reading this thread, I went right to the glovebox and removed it from the YARIS.

I'll be using an LED MiniMag from now on.

rob323 · 12-10-2008, 04:37 PM

Purpleminx, any updates on whether the cause of the fire was pinpointed yet?

YarisSedan · 12-12-2008, 12:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by auxmike

About the Streamlight;
The lens appears to be a clear plastic of some sort. I bought it from Texas Tactical Supply, it's the real deal. Nice torch, but it eats through Li batts. like crazy....

After reading this thread, I went right to the glovebox and removed it from the YARIS.

I'll be using an LED MiniMag from now on.

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/cosll7742.html

I am a mechanic and keep this on my belt every day. Lasts about 2 weeks before i needs to be charged. Keep in mind it has daily use sometimes for a hour at a time. And have had it for a year so far. Battery hasnt really got weak yet. And its insanely bright. Its dropped on the floor multiple times and got run over by a car too =).

Shroomster · 12-12-2008, 01:46 AM

I want an update purpleminx

kou · 12-12-2008, 01:59 AM

i say it was the gps in glove box on the daash,at least thats what it looks like from the pics he posted.

11-06-2008, 07:31 PM	#3
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Hmm, that's a stumper... __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

11-09-2008, 01:57 PM	#5
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	About the Streamlight; The lens appears to be a clear plastic of some sort. I bought it from Texas Tactical Supply, it's the real deal. Nice torch, but it eats through Li batts. like crazy.... After reading this thread, I went right to the glovebox and removed it from the YARIS. I'll be using an LED MiniMag from now on. Attached Images

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11-06-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Did the flashlight use Lithium batteries? I have a small Streamlight Scorpion in my glovebox right now. I left it on while it was standing upright on it's lens on a table, the lens started to melt! Those lights run HOT. After seeing this, I'm removing my Scorp from the car in the morning.....

12-10-2008, 04:37 PM	#6
rob323 Don't drive it, RALLY it! Drives: 1999 echo PRC rally car Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Joyner, Brisbane Posts: 321	Purpleminx, any updates on whether the cause of the fire was pinpointed yet?

12-12-2008, 01:46 AM	#8
Shroomster '07 to '12:2 wipers to 1? View User's Garage Drives: '12 5-door LE & '14 5-door LE Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,999	I want an update purpleminx

12-12-2008, 01:59 AM	#9
kou View User's Garage Drives: 08 lb Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: nj Posts: 935	i say it was the gps in glove box on the daash,at least thats what it looks like from the pics he posted.