Cigarette, in windshield vent. Is this a potential fire risk?
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Asked by Heather Aug 02, 2023 at 02:18 PM about the 2002 Chevrolet Impala

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I dropped a lit cigarette down the vent by the
windshield.  It went out, but will this potentially
cause a fire if I don't retrieve it, and/or how can
I?

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beatupchevy answered about a year ago

Modern cigs self extinguish , It'll smell but I don't think it'll ignite , If it's a menthol it might smell good

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James answered about a year ago

Nope, you're good. The car would have already burned down by now if anything was going to happen. To put this in perspective, the defroster grille of my '03 S10 Pick Up broke apart and a few pieces fell down into the defroster duct. It's fine and those pieces are much larger than a cigarette butt! Hope that helps! Jim

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Heather answered about a year ago

Thanks guys! I appreciate the menthol comments, funny

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