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Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« on: 13 July 2017, 15:40:04 »
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #1 on: 13 July 2017, 15:51:38 »
Is that the battery exploding?
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #2 on: 13 July 2017, 15:52:42 »
I wonder if there's a lot of kit in the cars with LiOn battery backup? That would explain an explosion like that..
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #3 on: 13 July 2017, 16:33:51 »
Airbag :-\
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #4 on: 13 July 2017, 16:47:50 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2017, 16:33:51
Airbag :-\
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If you watch the video it looks more like an airbag deploying than a chemical or battery fire
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #5 on: 13 July 2017, 17:19:44 »
Looks less dramatic in the video than the still. Definitely an airbag, I would say.
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #6 on: 13 July 2017, 17:32:05 »
What caused the fire in the first place to set off the airbag
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #7 on: 13 July 2017, 18:00:49 »
Quote from: pauls on 13 July 2017, 17:32:05
What caused the fire in the first place to set off the airbag
Engine bay wiring fault most likely...
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #8 on: 13 July 2017, 18:23:51 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2017, 18:00:49
Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #9 on: 13 July 2017, 18:39:48 »
may of been a couple of stun grenades in the glove box  ::) ;D
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #10 on: 13 July 2017, 19:05:47 »
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 July 2017, 18:23:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2017, 18:00:49
Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?
They are built as emergency service vehicles... Forces might add the odd trimming/additional goodies, these being fitted locally...

But it's hardly the first F11 plod car to barbecue itself :-X
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #11 on: 13 July 2017, 21:18:09 »
The news article said 'According to Devon & Cornwall Police, the BMW 530D suffered a 'mechanical fault' before going up in flames and exploding just after 10am, leaving just an empty shell.'

A diesel leak onto a properly hot turbo would have of got the barbecue started (or a conrod through the block.........)
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #12 on: 13 July 2017, 21:26:00 »
never find a policeman when you need one, were is our resident bmw killing officer jasonm, when needed. :)
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #13 on: 13 July 2017, 21:50:17 »
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 July 2017, 18:23:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2017, 18:00:49
Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

Any installation of kit into a blue light vehicle has to conform to strict rules dictated by a cross Govt dept body. They are supposed to ensure that things are done properly with each installation "type" being logged for audit purposes. Many are fitted with a "run/stop" system which means the driver can jump out & leave it running but it can't be driven away by a passing opportunistic scumbag. These systems interface with the ignition system - but do so with manufacturers approval if correctly installed.
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Re: Another police BMW 530D goes bang
« Reply #14 on: 13 July 2017, 22:04:01 »
Quote from: Lincs Robert on 13 July 2017, 21:50:17
Quote from: jimmy944 on 13 July 2017, 18:23:51
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 13 July 2017, 18:00:49
Engine bay wiring fault most likely...

Is that common on the F11, or are you casting nasturtiums on the plod wiring?

Any installation of kit into a blue light vehicle has to conform to strict rules dictated by a cross Govt dept body. They are supposed to ensure that things are done properly with each installation "type" being logged for audit purposes. Many are fitted with a "run/stop" system which means the driver can jump out & leave it running but it can't be driven away by a passing opportunistic scumbag. These systems interface with the ignition system - but do so with manufacturers approval if correctly installed.
Do you believe in Father Christmas? Owners of ex-plod cars might beg to differ.
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