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Almost burned down my truck this morning

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BigMacMcCoy, Oct 23, 2017.

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  1. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:39 AM
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    BigMacMcCoy

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    BigMacMcCoy [OP] Cajun In Vienna

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    The heat reflective tape is a great idea! May pick some of that up when I stop by the hardware store tonight.

    Please do!

    True!

    :thumbsup:

    This would have been my truck in a few more minutes.

    Is there a patch for that?
     
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  2. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:41 AM
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    BigMacMcCoy [OP] Cajun In Vienna

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    It definitely was! Totally caused by my aftermarket additions. But it still goes to show that having a fire extinguisher is a good idea, no matter what you've done to your truck!

    I didn't see this until I asked the same question! Might have to be my first patch!
     
    BigMacMcCoy, Oct 23, 2017
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  3. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Scary but glad things "worked out" in the long run with minimal damage.
     
    boogie3478, Oct 23, 2017
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  4. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:42 AM
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    Is there a patch for that? :rolleyes:

    Glad to hear you came out relatively unscathed @BigMacMcCoy
    Close call. Too close.

    edit: just saw the above posts. :laugh: Twisted minds think alike. :tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat::tinfoilhat:
     
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  5. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:43 AM
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    Yes indeed! I got off easy. Just have to buy a new fire extinguisher (or two!), new wiring for the amp, and maybe some heat reflective tape. Oh and pay for the pay'n'spray this evening.
     
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  6. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    Apparently this is a common thought. Maybe there should be a patch for this!
     
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  7. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    May have to go out to get another extinguisher for the cab. :rolleyes:
     
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  8. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:46 AM
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    I would! Current thinking is another small one for the cab, and a larger one in the bed.
     
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    Halon, but not in cab or enclosed spaces.
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:50 AM
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    Does that work well outdoors? I know it's popular in server rooms where they can displace the oxygen with Halon. But what about outside?
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2017 at 8:53 AM
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    There is a pretty lively FE thread in here someplace.....let me look for it.
     
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    One of the quotes from that thread. Seems like a reputable resource.

     
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  15. Oct 23, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Added to mod list. Gracias. :hattip:

    Oh, and glad everything is ok. :thumbsup:
     
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  17. Oct 23, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    your first pic explains it all... i see a rats nets of wires on the top of the engine.... shame on you for crappy wiring!

    but glad things worked out ok.
     
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  18. Oct 23, 2017 at 9:26 AM
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    Another option for front is to run the wires inside the frame like I did and come out these holes. Bend a clothes hanger and tape wire to it to pull it through. Kinda fun lol

    20171023_095044.jpg
     
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    No please, do not do that.
     
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    Reason because it can be a pain in the rear to get it through the hole? Lol
     
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