While parking/testing and turning signals, under the dash began to smoke, and flames started under the hood. Dealer has been contcted.
1990 Honda Accord electrical complaints
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Vehicle was parked in garage. About four hours later, while driving about 200 yards, a burning smell then fumes appeared. When hood was opened the consumer saw flames. Alternator, possibly wiring harness system defect, caused the fire. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Distributor failed.
Fire began in alternator while vehicle was idling.
The vehicle's distributor broke. Can't start the vehicle. Has had it replaced once on a recall, but the problem has reoccurred.
Starter failed.
Ignition switch sticks and will not release seat belt.
Distributor failed prior to recall notice.
Michelin tires size 185/70r14 replaced.
Distributor assembly failed causing complete loss of power.
Failure of the engine, when driving the vehicle will cut off.
Upon parking, moments later vehicle caught on fire under hood, due to electrical short.
Driving vehicle, parked vehicle in company garage, got out of vehicle, noticed smoke coming from under hood, lifted the hood of vehicle, noticed flames. *ak
Driver is unable to take the key out of the ignition, key does come out after several minutes.
Drove one tenth of mile; stopped car; pumped gas; smelled odor; turned on ignition; noticed smoke coming from underhood; fire caused by faulty alternator. Tt
Experiencing electrical problems, bad connections. Cable from ignition switch did not function, replaced. Tt
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