Re: Burnin' down the house....

[Nivi@aol.com]

Joe posted his rear wiper experience: 
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Moral of the story:  If you have any electrical problem, no matter how
simple,
and smell something burning; STOP THE CAR AND FIND THE CAUSE.

Joe Yakubik
'91 200tqw minus a rear wiper motor
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I just had the same experience with the Caprice! After having some problems
with the turn signals, I let the problem persist, until one day I'm driving
down the road, and a smell of smoke (not necessarily electrical smelling)
emanates from the steering column.
Then I see a stream of smoke directly upward from the steering column.
Immediately start taking emergency action (love the car) - start pulling off
to the side of the road on a three lane highway from the left hand lane, but
nobody wants to let me in...so, I just play with the signal switch, and it
stops! 

I *totally* agree with Joe's advice, and furthermore, I advise everyone to
carry a fire extinguisher (electrical and oil fire-fighting capability) with
them in the trunk for just these situations - it might just save the hunk of
metal you adore!! I have one in every car...expensive, but cheap insurance...

So I waited until my oil pan went (or got stripped by me!), and replaced
everying at once...

Dorab (nivi@aol.com)
1993 S4
1990 CoupeQ
1986 Chevy Caprice