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 Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: fasteddy]
#649246
09/23/05 10:31 PM
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Web Wheeler
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Took it apart.....NOTHING. I gave everything a real good look with a flashlight down in there. I couldn't find anything. I know it was smoke inside there because that's where it came from and the top was hot. I reconnected the battery today and everything is fine. It's very strange. Take a look ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lesjackson.com/dash1.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lesjackson.com/dash2.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lesjackson.com/dash3.jpg) ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lesjackson.com/skylarcrawl.jpg) My baby girl.
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: wyleone]
#649247
09/23/05 11:38 PM
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 927
Rock Warrior
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Because the Blower resistor gets very hot under normal operation, once the load resistor coils get old (or trash gets on them) the resistance shoots up and will burn the plastic ect around it. They are bolted into the air ducting so the airflow from the blower will cool it. Thus the smoke ect will be distributed through the vents. OK, now I see the thought process. Thanks for clarifying that! Eric
'89 Dodge Raider -- 3.0L V6, MT, SWB
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#649248
09/24/05 02:57 AM
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Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,356
Trail Leader
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Those gauge pictures look rather amazing. No where near as much as that last pic, though... <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/baby.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Big Truck: 00, 3.5, Endeavor, 5-Spd drive line in hand! Little Truck: 87, 2.6T I/C, MT, LSDs, Tonneau Top Her Truck: 03, 3.8, 20th Anniv, 65k Daughter's: 06 Eclipse, Keeping it Mitsu! FSMs: MitsubishiLinks.com
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: MontyMcV]
#649249
09/24/05 03:52 AM
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Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 546
Rock Warrior
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The dreaded door buzzer! I had one of those for a couple door openings.
'87 Raider w/rebuilt 2.6
Weber 32/36
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#649250
09/24/05 04:19 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,904
Body Damage is Cool
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I guess the next thing to do is test operate all controls. Try to remember everything that was on. Mitsu uses alot of ground switched circuits, so a low amp short to ground can be hidden easily. There are also alot of relays for wiper timing and hazard and signal flashers in the left kick panel and behind the fuse block. BTW Les, Is there no dirt in that Montero at all?? even the anti rattle foam on the main cluster connector looks new. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" /> She's getting big!!! It's amazing how fast they grow. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
Last edited by wyleone; 09/24/05 04:23 AM.
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: wyleone]
#649251
09/24/05 06:17 AM
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Joined: Dec 2001
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Web Wheeler
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The dash is cherry because of this, the only one I've ever seen. ![[Linked Image]](http://www.lesjackson.com/dashcover.jpg) That's Death Valley Dust in the vents, it's baby poweder fine. Thanks for the help i'm going to look at it again and report back. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#649252
09/24/05 09:47 PM
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Joined: Feb 2001
Posts: 9,781
Mitsubishi Forum Moderator
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Did that cover come from John Baker?
DougH
1997 SR - Current Lawn Ornament
1995 SR - RIP
1993 RS - RIP
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: DougH]
#649253
09/24/05 09:51 PM
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Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 6,332
Trail Leader
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Did John Baker go around to the wrecking yards and put dash mats on monteros? <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
Clay
1990 Montero RS (In pieces... for now)
KG6VNX
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: DougH]
#649254
09/25/05 12:42 AM
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Dash mat was a junk yard find, Paso Robles, CA IIRC <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
98 Montero with cold weather package
96 Toyota Land Cruiser, fully locked Mall Machine :-)
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Re: HELP, Dash Fire
[Re: LRJ4x4]
#649255
09/25/05 01:01 AM
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Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,904
Body Damage is Cool
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It smelled electrical for sure, Les? Just curious, The heater core can leak and cause a steamy mist too. I'm just reaching for any possibility. Not likly though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Any new info?
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