1986 Dodge Truck Stereo burned and arced!!

1986 DODGE TRUCK
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Electrical problem
1986 Dodge Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic
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I was on the highway and all of a sudden my stock stereo shot out a lot of smoke and was arcing and then all of a sudden the truck died. Smoke filled up the cab. Also the battery was bubbling and the guages stopped working.
Apr 27, 2008 at 2:50 PM
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Hi there,

You have had a major short in the electrical system, you will have to get your mechanic to inspect as there may be a lot of damage doe to the looms, as they over heat the plastic insulation melts& burns(smell) and all the wires fuse together and can do a lot of damage, you will have to get a qualified person to asses the damage for you.

Mark (mhpautos)
Apr 27, 2008 at 5:30 PM
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