Supercharged 2 Posted March 25, 2010 Really sorry to hear this - from the description it sounds like headlight switch failure that a few of us have had now where 12V is sent down the small earth lead on the loom. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SamG40 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Gutted for you. I bet its awful standing there watching it. Here are a couple of pics from an internal loom I pulled out of a polo I rebuilt. Someone had fitted bike carbs to it (badly) and the kid who bought it ended up giving me the shell because of 'wiring issues' amongst other things. How this didnt catch fire I've no idea, bearing in mind the black wire was under the carpet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Reggit 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Bugger! gutted for you - but like others have said the main thing is that you're unhurt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wazza 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Very sorry to hear this, its bad enough that so many are being broken up for parts! I had something similar happen in my old 911, pulled over when smoke started coming through the dash vents, popped the bonnet armed with my fire extinguisher but couldn't find the source of the smoke. Waited for it to clear then got back in and drove home! Think that was a lucky day for me as found that two wires had burnt out when i was having a prod around a few weeks later! Good luck with your insurance and hope you find a suitable replacement soon. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
beastie4126 0 Posted March 25, 2010 My condolences but at least you are ok which is what really matters. Makes me think I should check out my wiring or pray someone does a GB for fire extinguishers. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
UseOnceDestroy 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Mate I'm so sorry for your loss, heart breaking. Can't speak for everyone, but maybe some breakers can offer a 'millerman discount' to help cushion the blow ... Just a thought! Good luck with ur insurance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted March 25, 2010 Maaaan, im really sorry to hear this fella. It cant be easy to stand there helpless whilst it burns! :( Any news on the insurance front? Im getting a fire extinguisher!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wendy 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Really sorry to hear this, I would be unconsolable if this happened to me. Again, as said before - main thing is you are Ok. Good Lucj=k with the insurance and a replacement really soon. Wendy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yandards 0 Posted March 25, 2010 In a word bugger. Glad you got out ok and hopefully the insurance claim won't be an uphill struggle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Abdul 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Damn, tis a real shame.. at least ur ok though mate.. sort out the insurance n get another i say! Is there anyway to prevent this light switch failure from taking place then? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
andy 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Is there anyway to prevent this light switch failure from taking place then? Fuses? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
craigowl 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Damn, tis a real shame.. at least ur ok though mate.. sort out the insurance n get another i say! Is there anyway to prevent this light switch failure from taking place then? Don't use it! :D My C is hardly ever out when lights are needed. As I have said before, you should feel how hot the switch gets (mine is newish) when you have it in position 2 (dipped headlights). What a piece of numpty engineering. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerman 0 Posted March 25, 2010 here is the final few seconds b4 the fire brigade put her out she was had been burning for atleast 30 mins :( will upload some pics i got when i got droped home shortly [youtube:2o990fxr] [/youtube:2o990fxr] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swiftkid 1 Posted March 25, 2010 I feel like we should have a minutes silence for those corrado's lost in action... brave soldiers that battle on through 100k miles, some near and over 200k, those that have been abused, those that have been left to rot and those that are sadly no longer with us. The Corrado... we salute you :salute: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
V-Dubstar 0 Posted March 25, 2010 I feel like we should have a minutes silence for those corrado's lost in action... brave soldiers that battle on through 100k miles, some near and over 200k, those that have been abused, those that have been left to rot and those that are sadly no longer with us. The Corrado... we salute you :salute: trumpet.gif[/attachment:2innznjj] Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Bad news. At the end of the day its a car so it can be replaced. Look at it as an oppourtunity to try something new. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millerman 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Bad news. At the end of the day its a car so it can be replaced. Look at it as an oppourtunity to try something new. for sure gonna have a long think about the next project Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WigsVR6 0 Posted March 25, 2010 That clip looks horrendous :( Gutted for you mate but glad you got out in time dosn't bear thinking about the alternative. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coullstar 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Bad news. At the end of the day its a car so it can be replaced. Look at it as an oppourtunity to try something new. for sure gonna have a long think about the next project I might have the perfect option.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
borders16v 0 Posted March 25, 2010 Bad news indeed,I`d be gutted if I lost mine Almost lost Mine last year when some :censored: **** on here sold me a dodgy light switch.Fitted it and the loom melted and almost caught fire. Luckily after blowing hard it didnt catch light and destroy my car. So beware, always buy a new switch not second hand and I now carry a fire extinguisher just in case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 25, 2010 Is there anyway to prevent this light switch failure from taking place then? Fuses? Yep - 3amp fuse on the earth wire... This is why I bang on about always buying new switches rather than second hand, late switches last about 5 years max. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Supercharged 2 Posted March 25, 2010 Is there anyway to prevent this light switch failure from taking place then? Fuses? Yep - 3amp fuse on the earth wire... This is why I bang on about always buying new switches rather than second hand, late switches last about 5 years max. viewtopic.php?f=19&t=31462 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarlet_vr6 0 Posted March 25, 2010 sad news indeed and a sorry sight in that video :( Gutted for you but glad you're ok Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
