Burning smell under the hood
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Burning smell under the hood
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I've suddenly noticed a burning smell and traced it to under the hood - it's strong and smells a bit like burning plastic, not like oil or coolant.
Didn't notice anything obvious with a visual check...
Any suggestions on what to check or what it could be?
I've suddenly noticed a burning smell and traced it to under the hood - it's strong and smells a bit like burning plastic, not like oil or coolant.
Didn't notice anything obvious with a visual check...
Any suggestions on what to check or what it could be?
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RE: Burning smell under the hood
Are you still in warranty, if so it is time for a visit to the dealer to repair something.
If it is plastic smelling, it could be wires and this isn't good, are you sure you don't have an oil leak like the valve covers leaking on the the exhaust manifold?
Mike
If it is plastic smelling, it could be wires and this isn't good, are you sure you don't have an oil leak like the valve covers leaking on the the exhaust manifold?
Mike
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RE: Burning smell under the hood
it just went out of warranty a few weeks ago, of course
electrical or wiring related was my first thought, but nothing found yet - I've read where some people have had plastic bags stick to the exhaust manifold underneath, so I'll check that later today...
otherwise, guess I'll have to take it to the shop to have the electrical checked
electrical or wiring related was my first thought, but nothing found yet - I've read where some people have had plastic bags stick to the exhaust manifold underneath, so I'll check that later today...
otherwise, guess I'll have to take it to the shop to have the electrical checked
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RE: Burning smell under the hood
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it just went out of warranty a few weeks ago, of course
electrical or wiring related was my first thought, but nothing found yet - I've read where some people have had plastic bags stick to the exhaust manifold underneath, so I'll check that later today...
otherwise, guess I'll have to take it to the shop to have the electrical checked
it just went out of warranty a few weeks ago, of course
electrical or wiring related was my first thought, but nothing found yet - I've read where some people have had plastic bags stick to the exhaust manifold underneath, so I'll check that later today...
otherwise, guess I'll have to take it to the shop to have the electrical checked
Mike
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