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Old 10-22-2007, 10:18 AM   #1
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Oh dear... oh deary me. This is not good!
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2008 Volkswagen R32 Spontaneously Combusts
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2008 Volkswagen R32 Spontaneously Combusts

And you wonder why VW became the most recalled automaker of 2007. An unlucky fellow in South Florida came back to his brand new 2008 Volkswagen R32 when he got off of work, discovering that the hot hatchback got a little too hot. In fact, it caught on fire.

No pictures were provided of the VW on fire, but we do get several glimpses at the aftermath, including a completely melted dash, an exploded windshield, and a whole lot of undriveability. While I suspect that arson could be a possible cause, other folks are pointing toward some sort of defect. The car caught on fire after sitting untouched for six hours.



"The flames started in the driver's side dash, grew to the door and roof, and melted a hole in the windshield."

 The reason why a defect is suspected is because this isn't the first R32 to spontaneously combust. For the sake of the owner, I hope the warranty covers this.
Not the first that catch fire? OK... I don't want to sound presumptuous, but what was the first case of a Golf R32 suffering spontaneous combustion?
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Old 10-22-2007, 11:05 AM   #2
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I smell ΒS.
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Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot...
Damn,just damn..this could harm VW reputation quite a bit..if it´s true what owner says
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Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot...
GTI is a better choice than R32.
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I smell ΒS.
Burnt Stuff?

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Re: The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot...
How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
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How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
Malfunction in electronics is most probable cause IMO...$hit happens
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Malfunction in electronics is most probable cause IMO...$hit happens
Or if it had just rained there, may be some water got into some electrical stuff and BOOM, you gots teh fire. LOL
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How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.
Some short circuit probably. Almost every modern car the electric circuits are live even when the ignition is switched off.

There are also other much less likely ways it can happen - if the electric fan is not working or the battery is dead, on a hot day, the car can actually heat up right after you stop it, cause there is no moving air to cool it down any more.
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