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Old 08-10-2021, 11:10 AM
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He was about to start the car when he noticed smoke getting out of the hood.
Not a good sign...
So he just left it smolder and didn't disconnect the battery?

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Now, I dont want to start an arson. What happened?
Not enough info provided to even make a guess, sorry.

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You know my harness is in very poor condition. Did the steam corrode the wires? What can I do to avoid a fire, clean all the wire...
You will have to investigate further, and if you encounter shorted wiring, then yes you will have to rewire.

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...disconnect everything apart from the starter and the pump solenoid?
Don't forget the glowplugs.
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