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The contact owns a 2001 Toyota Tundra. While the vehicle was parked in the garage, the ABS electronic control module melted onto the floor. The garage was filled with grey smoke, ash, and soot. The mechanic stated that an electrical short occurred and the ABS electronic control module's power unit remains operational when the engine is shut off. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic. The ABS control module will be replaced and the wiring harness may also need to be replaced. The washer fluid bottle tubes were damaged. The current and failure mileages were 82,300.
Antilock unit caught fire while the vehicle was parked at work. There was no previous indication of a problem. Severe damage to vehicle. Have pictures.
- Miami, FL, USA
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- Sparks , NV, USA