Transcript Vehicle Fire Presentation Part2

Indicators of electrical system
failure
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Pre fire electrical problems
Fuse or relay activation
Slow developing fire
Self-extinguishing fire
Area of origin houses electrical
components
Localized fire damage
Fire occurs during vehicle use
Thick inside glass smoke staining
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Smoking Materials
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Since 2004, 49 states sell self
extinguishing cigarettes.
Boxes are marked FSC or RFP at
the bar code
Average burn time of Non FSC
cigarette is 5 minutes
What about cigars, pipes and
joints?
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Ignition System
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Conventional system
Anti theft system
Methods to identify system
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Transponder
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Vats 1 &2 use key with resistor
pellet ( GM)
The system has 16 different
resistances
Vat Interrogator tool available on
E-bay
New GM System MRD
Uses 72,million, billion codes
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Transponder
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Honda and GM keys can be cloned
with a scanner
BMW, Mercedes, Volvo, Audi use
rolling transponder system
Code changes every time you use
the key
These keys not clone-able
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Transponder
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Remote Start Ignition
Typically installed by stereo stores
Use a key inserted into a box with
a key and wired to ignition antenna
They could glue or tape a
transponder key to ignition switch
housing, defeating system
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Other considerations after the
fire cause inspection
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Consider vehicle mileage related to
natural component wear & tear
Prior area of origin repairs
Ask vehicle operator for frame by
frame description of fire onset
Consider needed repairs or
maintenance
Tech service bulletins & recalls
Use of dealer service computer
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If Possible, interview the vehicle
owner or driver after inspecting the
vehicle
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Conduct the fire cause inspection
to determine the area of fire origin
Determine cause of the fire
Determine what did not cause the
fire
Collect indicators of potential
motive
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Conducting the physical
examination
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Consider the surrounding
environment
Where was vehicle when it burned
Inspect each vehicle in the same
manner regardless of the degree of
fire damage
I recommend a check off sheet
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Exterior
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Color
Condition
Collision
Fire damage
Burn patterns
Liquid patterns
Window condition and position
Locks/latches
Tires-wheels
Window decals
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