While driving, operator noted all indicator lights on the dash flashed simultaneously and went out. Operator immediately noticed smoke coming from under hood. Pulled over to side of road, stopped vehicle. Opened hood. Flames were coming from left front side of engine compartment, midway between dash & left front tirewell. Fire melted wiring, battery, liquid containers and damaged remaining components. No prior indication nor warning of potential problem observed.
1992 Oldsmobile Cutlass electrical complaints
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Vehicle caught on fire while driving due to an electrical short in the engine compartment area.
Rear brake calipers replaced twice due to corrosion; also replaced front brake pads/rotors/
Alternator failed twice.
Brakes failed.
Brakes failed.
Vehicle will stall w/replacements only temporarily releiving failure. Once stalled, vehicle must sit for an hour or more. Please describe details. Tt
The fuel box caught fire electrical fire. Tt
Disconnecting battery results in memory erased from ECM and iac. This contributes to erratic performance and repeated stalling of vehicle. Please describe. Tt
Question method of service for recall # 92v‑066. Tt the dealer did not install label that indicate recall repair on the radiator.
Under the hood fire electrical short, vehicle was being driven for 2 miles, will provide more information. Tt
Battery failure due to the lack of vehicle use causing the battery to discharge power. Tt
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