Electrical Problem

2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER
11,600 MILES
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CHICH1218
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The car started sputtering, then stalled. The horn went off and then the housing for the horn melted off. Any idea what would cause this?
Dec 30, 2011 at 12:50 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Massive electrical short or engine fire.
Dec 30, 2011 at 2:14 PM
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CHICH1218
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How do I check to see what shorted (there was no fire) and how do I fix it?
Dec 30, 2011 at 2:24 PM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Look for blackened or burnt wires. Your statement about the horn issue tells me this is a great place to start looking.
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Dec 30, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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