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Discussion in '206/246' started by isuk, Dec 25, 2022.

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  1. isuk

    isuk F1 Rookie

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    isuk, Dec 25, 2022
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  2. GermanDino

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    would be very intersting to know the chassis no.
    I didn`t hear anything so far...
     
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    I would also be very interested to know what happened, so that if there is anything that could prevent it that could be considered…
     
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    Electrical issue of some sort I'd imagine. The footwell lights and the red marker lights in the doors get incredibly hot if left on for longer than a few minutes. If the door was not properly closed or there was a faulty switch allowing them to stay on it could be that either of those lights were the culprits.
     
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  5. mar3kl

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    Really sad. Any 50 year old electrical system requires a battery cutoff in use when the car is not actively being driven, and a fire extinguisher in the cabin. Right before I bought my Dino, it was at a local shop for a PPI. They came back from lunch to find smoke in the interior - the ignition switch had shorted. If they’d come back even a few minutes later, the car would have needed a lot more than a replacement switch.
     
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  6. racerboy9

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    I swapped out the original bulbs for LED's in my Dino and Stratos for that very reason.
     
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    I did the same, the original plastic fittings were melted when i got the car
     
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  8. racerboy9

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    That car looks very repairable to me. A shame to part it out.
     
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    Category B Insurance Write Off. Can't be put back on the road.
     
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    racerboy9, Dec 26, 2022
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    Correct, but the car does not have to be parted out because the insurance company will not pay for repairs; and may give it a "Salvage title" [At least in the U.S. and its territories]. ;)
     
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