Q: Ignition wire rubbed against emrgency brake causing vehicle shut off

asked by on May 31, 2016

My truck's heater doesn't work anymore. My dealership won't repair it because of my mileage 78,000. I assume that the problem is electrical. Can this start a fire while driving?

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