I switched on the ignition on my '96 Saturn SL2 recently and acrid smoke, like smoke from burning wires, poured out from behind the dash. I think the smoke originated near the ignition switch but can't be sure. I turned off the switch and disconnected the battery. Later I reconnected the battery and with a fire extinguisher close by, I tried to get it to do it again, but it wouldn't. I looked at fuses but didn't see any of them open. I'll do a continuity test on them next. The ignition is now dead. Anybody know what the problem might be? I'm thinking it's the switch but don't really know for sure. Any hints from Saturn mechanics? I've enjoyed this little car, replaced the starter, alternator, water pump, and a few other things with the greatest of ease and a Haynes Repair Manual. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Does anyone know the pinout on the ignition switch so I can test it? Or does anyone have any advice on how to test the switch? Or focus on the problem? Thanks a million.