My '92 Disco has developed this problem, and I am scared to drive the ole girl.
Everytime I try starting her I seem to get a cloud of smoke billowing out from under the glove compartment.
I have removed the body trim but cannot find any wires burning or getting hot. The motor seems to run fine, however I don't want to risk taking her anywhere incase we go up in smoke.
Any help would be good please.

 

What does it smell like, oil or electrical?

 

Definately electrical...............Just wondered if anything serious runs past the glove compartment?

 

I'm not sure about discos, but on most vehicles a lot of wiring runs behide there. I had some wiring in my grand cherokee almost catch on fire behide the glove box, luckily I got it out in time. If you are seeing smoke then there is a burnt wire back there somewhere. If I were you I'd do whatever it takes to get back there to repair it.

 

At the very least, carry a fire extinguisher in the cab with you! You should anyways.

 

Dont mess with this, have it towed to a professional.