Has anyone else had their fiero catch fire in the front? Aparently under the AC duct there is a spot where leaves and dust collect. When you turn on the fan it can ignite the leaves and before you know it there is smoke coming in the vents and flames touching the inside of the hood. Melted all the relays, wiring, and plastic covers. All I can say is make sure you clean out all that crap. Anyone else ever have this problem?

Thanks for the warning.
I have noticed a little of that crap in mine so I guess I will have to keep it clean.

not that particular front fire, but my headlight wiring went up in flames....

It's happened quite a few times. The fan resistor coils get Damn Hot while the fan's running. If they're surrounded by leaves and stuff that fall through the front vents, a fire will result.

My indy caught fire there, and it scared the crap out of me.

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20050818-1-050439.html

Actual flames came shooting out the front and the entire car was engulfed in smoke, (it was coming out the vents too). Like most Fiero owners I had a fire extinguisher handy and put the flames out quick, but everyone should make sure there are no leaves in that area.

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The problem is where the stuff piles up. It creates a pile right behind the uncovered fan switch. Make sure you take care of it soon it cost quite a bit to replace everything. Drive fast, corner hard, and eat ricers for dinner!

Definitely a good reminder!

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000002/HTML/20020511-1-013739.html

https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Archives/Archive-000001/HTML/20021104-2-023049.html

NOW WITH PIcs!

[This message has been edited by USFiero (edited 05-10-2006).]

well, i've never had that happen but i have set it on fire myself. very small and short, just singed the insulation on a few wires.. heh, be careful where you aim a torch (stuck bolts)

don't you guys know these POS catch fire?

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3800 SC/IC Fiero Yep, it's blue! or is it...?

Found this when I rebuilt my GT....

quote Originally posted by Gordo: Found this when I rebuilt my GT....

so much for that heater core... how much of a pain was it to replace that baby? (the surround in front of the core' under the hood')

quote Originally posted by 88GTFormula: so much for that heater core... how much of a pain was it to replace that baby? (the surround in front of the core' under the hood')

That's actually the evaporator for the AC system. The two hoses there go to the heater core, which his behind it. The worst part of replacing the heater core is getting the )*!#%^ hoses off the old core.

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1984 Fiero SE

quote Originally posted by 88GTFormula: so much for that heater core... how much of a pain was it to replace that baby? (the surround in front of the core' under the hood')

No problem. I stripped the entire front end to the bare chassis for refinishing anyway.

Where does the water condensated from AC comes out? Should it be right after AC evaporator? I have not found ever water coming of my AC.

my parts car caught on fire burned the passenger side carpet.

quote Originally posted by agrabo85fiero: my parts car caught on fire burned the passenger side carpet.

I'm not gonna ask what you were doing in there.