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Whirring then smoke after car is turned off

Tiny
JSNBAILEY
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  • 1998 NISSAN ALTIMA
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 207,000 MILES
I had just gotten my car home from a shop about a loose wire on the starter. As soon as I turned off the car, it made a very loud whirring sound. I lifted the hood, and I could see white smoke coming from behind and under the engine. After about 45 seconds, the whirring slowed to a stop and the smoke turned black, then stopped. I am not a car person at all. What on earth was that?
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Monday, January 26th, 2015 AT 9:17 AM

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Tiny
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Hard telling as we can't see it but I'd take it back if it will start because them may have screwed something up. Sounds like a fusible link burnt up prior to car catching on fire.
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Monday, January 26th, 2015 AT 9:27 AM

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