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What caused a burnt rubber smell and my new car battery to drain?
A burnt rubber smell in conjunction with a draining car battery could indicate several issues. It might be due to a malfunctioning alternator, which can cause the battery to overcharge and produce heat, leading to a burnt rubber smell from the wiring or insulation. Additionally, a short circuit or damaged wiring could generate heat and the burnt rubber odor while draining the battery. It's advisable to have the car inspected by a professional to diagnose and resolve the issue safely.
Is it burned rubber or burnt rubber?
You can use either term. 'Burned' and 'burnt' are variations on the same word, just like 'learned' and 'learnt'.So you could say, 'The car smelled of burned rubber', or 'The car smelled of burnt rubber'.
What does a burning smell from the engine indicate NO smokewater in tailpipe no odor from heater but outside car after driving it to temperature smells burnt rubber near engine?
most likely a belt is slipping on a pulley ie. pulley not turning freely belt loose or dirty or worn out to the maximum i have a similar smell coming from my car, mine is coming from a leaking rocker head? i think that's what it was called. hope that helps
What does bad gas in your car smell like?
Varnish, or in other words it does not smell like gas, it smells almost burnt
What could be causing the burnt metal smell in my car?
The burnt metal smell in your car could be caused by overheating brakes, a malfunctioning catalytic converter, or an oil leak onto a hot engine component. It is important to have your car inspected by a mechanic to determine the exact cause of the smell and address any potential safety concerns.
On a Pontiac Grand Am V6 3.1L why would the check engine light come on and the car jerk and there be a burnt rubber smell?
I had the same problem. Took it into the dealer and it ran me about $1,000. Blown head gasket in my intake. In other words, this car is no Corvette, lol.
Why would my 2001 Ford Focus have a rubber burning smell coming out of the air vents when the car stops at stoplights at idle?
The first and easiest answer that comes to mind is that there is a problem with the cabin air circulating fan. BUT - - there is not really enuf specific information. Are you sure it is a burning RUBBER smell, or a burning PLASTIC smell, or a burning ELECTRICAL smell? All could point to different problems.
Car is running sluggish and smells of burnt rubber?
take off the E-brake dumb@$$
Why would your car defroster smell like burning rubber?
Defrost uses the a/c, if it doesn't smell the same with a/c only on. The smell is coming from the blower motor. Bmw's for example have a problem where the blower blade contacts the plastic housing and causes it to rub/melt.
Why does your car smell like burning rubber?
Your car smells like burning rubber because a tube or a wire has gotten loose and has come against a hot part. Rubber is burning. Something is wrong. The smell is the symptom. The fire that will happen when the rubber has completely burned away and the fire breaks out is the disease.
Why does manual car smell like burning rubber?
Because your burning your clutch.
Why does fume coming out from your engine as soon as you start your car?
The fumes are the burnt exhaust gasses.
