The VW Golf R32 is dangerously hot...

Kowalski · 10-22-2007, 09:18 AM

Oh dear... oh deary me. This is not good!

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2008 Volkswagen R32 Spontaneously Combusts
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And you wonder why VW became the - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. 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?

Yannis · 10-22-2007, 10:05 AM

I smell ΒS.

vedjo01 · 10-22-2007, 10:08 AM

Damn,just damn..this could harm VW reputation quite a bit..if it´s true what owner says

Just_me · 10-22-2007, 10:22 AM

GTI is a better choice than R32.

EnI · 10-22-2007, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

I smell ΒS.

Burnt Stuff?

Yannis · 10-22-2007, 05:26 PM

How a car that is parked can catch fire? Ok if it was on the move perhaps it could had been explained.

vedjo01 · 10-22-2007, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

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

NarutoRamen · 10-22-2007, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by vedjo01

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

Sunny · 10-22-2007, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Yannis

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.

Kowalski · 10-23-2007, 10:32 AM

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