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Smoke coming from Steering Column!!!! HELP!
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Hiya guys
Any mechanics out there?
My girlfriend just jumped into her Ford KA after finishing a long days work and when she put the key in the ignition and turned it she said smoke started coming out from the steering column (holes where the indicators are attached etc).
She said she left it a minute, tried again and same thing. We've left the car there and will get our mechanic to pick it up but not something I've heard of ever. Anyone any ideas?
Any mechanics out there?
My girlfriend just jumped into her Ford KA after finishing a long days work and when she put the key in the ignition and turned it she said smoke started coming out from the steering column (holes where the indicators are attached etc).
She said she left it a minute, tried again and same thing. We've left the car there and will get our mechanic to pick it up but not something I've heard of ever. Anyone any ideas?
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possibly a wire from the ignition switch is arcing out.
get the cover off and see....work permit granted!0 -
On the Escorts, there was an electrical connector at the back of the ignition switch which was known for melting. Wonder if its the same on the Ka.0
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Easiest thing would be to remove the cowel and find the source of the problem. No doubt a wiring fault.0
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Pew_Pew_Pew_Lasers! wrote: »Easiest thing would be to remove the cowel and find the source of the problem. No doubt a wiring fault.
As said do it sooner than later or your car will be doing dog impressions:p
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WOOF:rotfl: not really a joke;)I like the thanks button, but ,please, an I agree button.
Will the grammar and spelling police respect I do make grammatical errors, and have carp spelling, no need to remind me.;)
Always expect the unexpected:eek:and then you won't be dissapointed0
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