SF Gate: Freak fire traps man inside Audi/Battery failure a p ossible cause

[Brad Wilson]

Beatty, Robert wrote:

> Actually just spoke with dad about this on the phone.  If the fire was from
> the battery or battery compartment, the power door lock motor is located
> RIGHT next to the battery.  Any holes melted into the lines or pump casing
> allowing a leak into the locking system would have the pump contiuously
> trying to lock the doors.

Except that the motor can't run without battery power. If anything, you
might benefit for heat there, by melting the tube and opening it to air (and
thus killing the vacuum effect). Just my 2c.

Best regards,
Brad

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