2002 Civic Fire

On Fri, 12 Jan 2007 22:39:00 -0700, motsco_
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.
>>
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>'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?
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On 12 Jan 2007 19:19:22 -0800, "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.

I am sure there have been incidents of other Civics catching fire but
is common to the marque? No.
 >> Stay informed about: 2002 Civic Fire 

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
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"Harold" wrote in message

> 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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 >> Stay informed about: 2002 Civic Fire 

"N.E.Ohio Bob" wrote in message

> 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.


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Stephen W. Hansen
ASE Certified Master Automobile Technician
ASE Automobile Advanced Engine Performance
ASE Undercar Specialist
Currently working at a Subaru Dealership

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Sorry Folks I guess I'm a newbie, and a little bummed out with the fire. I'm Harold in Ontario Canada, the vehicle in question was a 2002 Honda Civic LX that we purchased new. No after market parts or modification what so ever. It had 250000km on it at the time of the fire. The vehicle had only been serviced at a Honda dealer from day one, as per the recommended schedule. Timing belt @ 160000 Km, Oil changes every 8000Km new plugs etc at 220000Km etc. We put on 1000km (600miles) per week and wanted this vehicle to last as long as possible. The biggest beef with the vehicle was the A/C system which since new had to be repaired (sensors so they claim) every year. We also had a new Alternator installed at 150000Km and the Cruise control would kick itself off every once in a while. The time frame between the engine light first starting to flash and the fire was 100km or 6 hours.
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