2001 Toyota Echo loud pop and flash

2001 TOYOTA ECHO
17,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MLMESEK
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While driving on the highway my car made two loud popping sounds and with each pop a flash of light could be seen under the car. Do you have any idea what this could be? Is it safe to drive?
Jul 11, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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If you see no smoke associated with it, then it is an electrical problem as opposed to a fuel backfire.

In any case, it is not safe to drive, have towed to Toyota or trusted garage.
Dec 8, 2009 at 10:37 AM
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