Re: FAQ so far... -Reply

["Rob Reesor" <reesor@tss.com>]

On Dec 14,  8:57am, Michael Moy, Oracle SQL Engineering, 603-881-1943  wrote:
> Subject: Re: FAQ so far... -Reply
> >An interesting point regarding batteries under the back seat. This comes
from
> >the mechanic who works on my car. He says that he's seen quite a few car
fires
> >started by the metal rear seat springs arcing across the battery. Also, he
says
> >that on a few occasions he's seen battery acid leak, melt the hydraulic
hoses
> >that run nearby (for power locks) and the acid gets into the door lock
system
> >causing all sorts of problems. This mechanic owns a 5000 and has rerouted
his
> >hoses due to this problem.
>
> Could you ask him if this is more prone to certain years for the 5000? Has
this
> been fixed for the later 100s?
>
> michael
>-- End of excerpt from Michael Moy, Oracle SQL Engineering, 603-881-1943

It was my understanding that this was a problem primarily on the earlier cars.
Next time I'm in (probably any day now) I'll ask.

-- rob


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