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1971 Volkswagen Beetle smoke

Tiny
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Electrical problem
1971 Volkswagen Beetle

I have smoke coming from the steering wheel when I start the car
Tuesday, July 27th, 2010 AT 2:58 PM

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Tiny
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If its a plastic smell burn you have a direct short to ground, you need to find it otherwise the car can catch on fire
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Wednesday, July 28th, 2010 AT 5:55 AM
Tiny
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I had the same problem after I had a radio installed into my 73. What happened was the plug behind the steering wheel came loose and was just barely on. I just had to push it back in further. I wouldn't do anything with the electrical until the positive and negative terminal wires get disconnected, otherwise you run the risk of being shocked if you touch a live wire. Once you think you've fixed the problem, tighten the wires down tightly and then try it out.
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Monday, August 9th, 2010 AT 4:52 AM

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