Underhood Wiring problems of the 1996 GEO Prizm

One problem related to underhood wiring has been reported for the 1996 GEO Prizm. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Underhood Wiring problem

Failure Date: 11/29/2000

A fire had developed under the hood while at a stop light. Local fire department arrived, but fire extinguished itself before they arrived. Vehicle at an independent repair shop. Mechanic believed that fire was due to an electrical short. Manufacturer notified. Please feel free to provide any further details on this matter.




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