Silver Angel

Ive got a Pug 206 (2001) and last tuesday when driving there was a loud crackling noise and then smoke filled the car which came from the fuse box under the steering wheel - of course stopped the car straight away, there was no flames but lots of smoke. Waited for recovery truck who arrived wouldn't touch the car but disconnected battery for safety.
contacted Insurance to see where I stand the engineer arrived today and told me that the car had to be taken away to a garage for a full electrical diagnostics

question then - does this sound like a big job, any ideas what could have caused my car to do this ? any advice welcome please

JAutos

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unfortunatly mate pug 206's are renowned for electrical issues, if there was lots of smoke seems like wires have all fused together which would mean a new loom, although if its only a few wires repairs can be done

Silver Angel

cheers - had a quick look in the fuse box and some fuses had actually melted

JAutos

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That could mean a bigger problem though, so be carefull. replacing the fuses may just do the same again if the wires are melted together behind the fuse box

alcazar

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Doesn't sound good. I had a MkI Escort do similar, but it had only ONE fuse, that between battery and supply. Luckily it didn't get on fire and me and my dad repaired it in a day........nightmare though, soldering upside down

Silver Angel

update and im seriously miffed !!!!!

garage been in touch from the engineer and ive now been told that my car is too old for a diagnostic check (2001 plate) and because no actual fire damage im also not covered on the insurance so basically havent a clue what to do next

JAutos

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diagnostic check is a waste of time anyway. it doesnt tell you what wires are melted it needs an auto electrition to check the wires fuse box etc. they would probably find it quickly

alcazar

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Auto electrics specialist.