Electrical problems JUST saved from burning to the ground!!!

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Phew, that was close. On my way home today I was getting flashed by everyone, pulling over I found I had no rear lights! got home and had a look about thinking it was just a bust bulb, but both lights? anyway tested the bulbs, one was good one was bad, so must be that one blew and popped the fuse.

 

Fitted a new bulb and replaced the fuse went back and checked the rear lights both working - great. However going back to replace the fuse cover I was greeted by a horrible smell. WTF! sticking my head in the footwell I could see the fuse was boiling!!!!!! quickly pulled it out but the car was full of smock by now and the lights were stuck on.

 

I quickly pulled the trim off under the dash and pulled the fuse box out to get a better look only to find a bunch of wires melted and still smoking. so opened the bonnet and quickly disconnected the battery. thats where I am know.

 

Cr*p

 

was wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem and if it was obvious what caused it.

 

Failing that I will have to pull it all of and chasae/rewire the whole lighting system (and any other damaged wires) so if anyone has cabin loom suitable for a '95 VR6 please let me know oh and a new fuse box as mine looks a little melted now!

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Doug

[Jim 2]

Crikey. Just in the nick of time by the sounds of things! Good luck getting it sorted out!