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Discussion in 'Prius c Care, Maintenance and Troubleshooting' started by FaeryPrincess, Oct 8, 2017.

  1. FaeryPrincess

    FaeryPrincess New Member

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    My company uses the prius c hybrid and we just had one where it looks like the engine caught on fire. The whole front to the windshield is burned but a customer was using it so we don't know what happened. Any ideas??
     
    #1 FaeryPrincess, Oct 8, 2017
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    there are a few possibilities, but it's so rare, we would just be guessing. i suppose the likely culprit is electrical shorting, maybe caused by vermin chewing on the insulation.
     
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    About like with any car. Probably either an electrical short or a fuel leak onto something hot like the exhaust manifold.
     
    #3 jerrymildred, Oct 8, 2017
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    Thank you!
     
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    You're welcome. And welcome to the forum.
     
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