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Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 10:33pm On Jan 18, 2020 |
Is it possible for One's car to get burnt on its own after parking it and switching it Off for more than 2hours? Please take this to FP for wider views, I need to get things clear.
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Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by BuhariNaWah: 10:38pm On Jan 18, 2020 |
If the owner is a Yahoo boy, YES 48 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by UniversalDove: 11:08pm On Jan 18, 2020 |
I think the answer centers around what could generate a spark in the vehicle and how extremely hot the temperature was. I doubt if any temperature in Nigeria will be that hot enough 6 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Themandalorian: 12:17am On Jan 19, 2020 |
BuhariNaWah:Wait, what 7 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by KINGreignn: 5:14am On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: Mercedes Benz c300 and Ford with ecoboost engine is known to have a factory defect that might result in burning. Any car with turbo engine is also known to run very hot and hence not recommended to immediately turn off when you park. Turning off ignition immediately after parking, or parking in grass fields or similar places could cause heat from turbo to ignite the grasses or clothes or paper or even wood and it will burn the car too. Cars with poor electrical works or faulty electric system, leaking fuel system can and has been known to ignite. 67 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by tunax5loon(m): 10:53am On Jan 19, 2020 |
If the battery holder is not tightened properly and it's touching the positive terminal of the battery, the car can get burnt 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 10:59am On Jan 19, 2020 |
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Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 10:59am On Jan 19, 2020 |
UniversalDove: Not even hot and It happened around 3am 5 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 11:08am On Jan 19, 2020 |
KINGreignn: This is possible but the problem is that I have parked the car for hours only for neighbours to call around 3am(like 3hours later) to inform me about the car that is on fire PS: It was on a Concrete floor Toyota Sienna 2016 |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 11:10am On Jan 19, 2020 |
tunax5loon: Is this possible even after I have parked the car for Hours? If Yes, then this might be what happened because I asked one of my boy to change the battery for me 1 Like |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by UniversalDove: 11:17am On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11:eeya sorry o... |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by KINGreignn: 11:41am On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: Any work previously done on that car prior to that fire? |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by SpaceAngel: 12:42pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
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Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by tunax5loon(m): 1:01pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: Very possible. The iron holder on the battery is earthed to the car. This means that the car body is the neutral. Once the iron touches the positive terminal, it will spark. this will in turn cause fire which will be dropping like a molten magma on the wires. The rest is history. It can occur even after 3hrs 4 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 1:23pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
tunax5loon:Hmmmmm...... Then I guess this was what happened The whole Engine part is about 600k Naira Is it advisable to repair it or buy another and sell it as Scrap? |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 1:26pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
KINGreignn: Yes! Electrical work like 4days ago and One of my Boys use another Battery to start the Car, because mine was Dead, that Night before Driving Me home 2 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by oshe11: 1:27pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
UniversalDove:Thanks!!! At least No live was lost 5 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by AutoElectNG: 1:27pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
It is sad but true, if indeed you said the car is a Toyota Sienna 2016 model, then rest assured you are not the first to experience it. I have read in the recent past of at least two such incidents in a Toyota Sienna forum I am privileged to belong to, the vehicle models involved were very recent. Here is her first person report for one of the vehicles: Well, it happened. Toyota has officially turned their back at my sienna car fire and the girl in Kansas City with the same exact vehicle made in the same plant. Probably turned their backs on the other three as well. How can they do this to people. Smdh. Shame on you toyota. I recommend anyone with a 2017 or newer, watch for recalls. It's going to happen again. Watch. Only next time, everyone might not be as fortunate to get out. I have attached her picture of the vehicle in flames. Here is the first person report of the second person with a similar story whose story was carried by the media:
That is her story in the media https://www.kctv5.com/news/families-question-why-minivans-burst-in-flames-on-highways/article_c387359e-d3af-11e8-b7c4-575323523da4.html Note: I am not saying that the cases in this post are identical, I am just alerting you to the fact that it may not be arson after all. This underscores the importance of comprehensive insurance because like they say: "you never know when it can happen to you" 7 Likes
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Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by AmaHopeOn: 1:28pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Don't repair. Get a used engine and scrap the burnt one. This advice is free, cheap, and from professional point of view 1 Like |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by AutoElectNG: 1:36pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: I posted a prepared answer of long ago above. The work done is very likely behind the fire. What sort of electrical work was it? |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by KINGreignn: 2:31pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: Look no further! That's the cause of its fire. Newer cars have very sensitive electrical systems and highly trained and competent technicians with technical tools are required to troubleshoot and repair them 5 Likes |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Controlv: 2:49pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
oshe11: Sorry for the loss. In future, please ensure you get comprehensive vehicle insurance from a reputable company. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Nobody: 4:29pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
KINGreignn:no wonder 2015 mercedez benz c300 is not common,and its even being sold cheap by people that use it. So person no go fit enjoy turbo engine in peace again,how will i buy car and will be always speculating where its safe to park it. I rather buy normal i4 engine and have peace of mind 2 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by hollawaley2: 5:08pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
It happens, a faulty electric component? Btw watch this "Cave of Ashes" documentary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4OwdPv8jOLw |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Oblongata: 5:08pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
It is very possible, if you stay on mercury |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Jhayeahsam01(m): 5:08pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Bible: Basic Instructions Before Leaving the Earth |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by JOHNSONSOLAFUNMI(m): 5:08pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
BuhariNaWah: Mdn |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Openbusiness: 5:08pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Yes, it's possible but the chances are slim. |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by Imstrong2(m): 5:09pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
Extreme case of overheating |
Re: Accident Or Car Arson? by gustav25: 5:09pm On Jan 19, 2020 |
BuhariNaWah: |
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