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Smoke from steering column
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corsica95
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hugodoucette@hotmail.com
May 17, 2009, 6:18 AM
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Smoke from steering column
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Two days ago I was driving on the highway and I noticed that a small trail of white smoke came out of the steering column in my car. It didn't last long, but still. I guess it's probably a short circuit, maybe, but is it safe to drive it back home? ( Takes me aprox. 45mins.) The car is a 1995 Chevrolet Corsica. My flashers still work and my horn too, could you give me advice?
Thanks.
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Loren Champlain Sr
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May 17, 2009, 2:45 PM
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Re: Smoke from steering column
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You aren't supposed to let the smoke out of the steering column. Yes, this means an electrical short. Electrical fires can be dangerous and very expensive to repair, assuming the vehicle doesn't burn to the ground. I would recommend disconnecting the negative battery cable and have it towed to a repair facility.
Loren
SW Washington
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