Automobile expert Bakanov talked about the risk of fire in the car due to a defective windshield 12:56

A non-genuine windshield can cause the electronic engine control unit (ECU) to malfunction and even cause a fire in the vehicle. Automotive expert Pyotr Bakanov talked about this in an interview with socialbites.ca. The interlocutor noted that this refers to low-quality and non-original glazing that allows water to pass through during rain.

“Often, many electronic control units, including the ECU, are located next to the car’s engine shield or inside the dash. If the windshield was replaced with a curved glass, over time, a leak will form in the defect area where the sealant connects to the body, and water into electronic components or wiring during rain. it will start dripping. And you will not even know about it. The result is usually the same – short circuit and fire. It seems that things are not connected, but a poor-quality windshield can cause a tragedy, ”explained Bakanov.

The interlocutor noted that it is unlikely that the owner, looking at his car, will buy a cheap and low-quality windshield. The body of a modern car is under severe stress, so it is somewhat mobile. The loads are transferred to the glass in turn. If it is of poor quality and thin, a crack can quickly form.

According to Bakanov, if the glass is of poor quality, various distortions and breakages may occur. As a result, there will be more glare in sunny weather. The specialist noted that it is difficult to see the road through such glasses at night, and it is often difficult to determine the distance to objects.

Yang Heitzeer, former Vice President of the National Automobile Association said “Gazette.Ru” reports that the main signs of an approaching fire in a car are a homogeneous smell of smoke in the cabin, which can increase over time, as well as flashing of the instrument panel.