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If you smell rubber burning and then shut the engine off and it wont start again what could the problem be on a 1995 V6 Ford contour?
Bizzybee0004
Without seeing your car... possibly burnt off the serpentine fan belt due to a seized alternator that was not charging. See if the alternator spins over by hand; that could be the problem. I you. Mark
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Burning rubber smell in cab?
The belt is burning up and wind is pushing the smell through the air conditioning.
Why would a car smell like burning rubber?
Probaably whatever is burning is not being blown away because your going slower. That is when your moving more air is pushing the odor away. Are you hearing any new noises? In a manual car it will probably be the clutch if you are riding it alot automatics don't make the smell unless ya are doing burnouts. Burning clutch smells a bit more metallic than rubber. I had the same occurence for a few months when getting out of my truck, was told it might be a plastic bag stuck on underside, but it was the tires being slightly underinflated, bad alignment plus my aggressive driving back then. I had this problem and it was a leaky valve cover gasket. oil was leaking on to the rest of the engine and the burning rubber smell was the smell the synthetic oil gave off. I had this problem too, but with me it turned out to be my surpentine belt burning as a result of my A/C Clutch was starting to lock up. Check your belt / belts for any discoloration. This would be a sign of it / them burning. And if it does end up being a belt, it could be anything with a pully being used by that belt that could be causing the problem. Incorrectly routed, adjusted(tensioned), missing or worn drive belt(s); Incorrect belt tension will allow belts to slip; Loose or damaged belt tensioner will allow belts to slip; Worn or damaged idler/tensioner pulley; Spark plug or coil wire(s) making contact with hot engine; Corroded, broken or poorly connected battery cable. bad fan belt or in correct tension on fan belt especially noticable if you are using a/c in stop and go traffic
Why does my Jeep Grand Cherokee smell like burning rubber?
Often the smell of burning rubber is an electrical wire that is overheating and causing the plastic sheathing to melt and burn. Sometimes there can be enough resistance to heat a wire but not cause the metal to melt, just the plastic. Trace out with eyesight and your nose, to find the area and possibly the faulty wire. If not findable, pass what you could discover onto someone that is able to look further into this matter.
What causes the fan to stop blowing in a 1993 Chevy Astro?
It could be electical like a fuse, but I had a problem on my 2000 Astro that was caused by a rubber vaccuum line that was split. I replaced it for about 2 bucks and it corrected the problem. Hope this helps
When you accelerate there is a constant rubbing sound like rubber on rubber It sounds like its coming from the front middle of the car Steering and brakes work fine and car doesnt rattle What could be?
exhaust leak driveshaft center bearing mudflap/fender skirt rubbing tire engine mount
Why would an engine smoke and smell like burning rubber?
Possibly a problem with one of your belts?
Why does a car have white smoke come out of engine and smell like a burning rubber?
because the fan belt is burning
When was Burning Rubber created?
Burning Rubber was created in 1981.
What is the duration of Burning Rubber?
The duration of Burning Rubber is 1.42 hours.
Car heater smells like burning rubber?
A car heater that smells like burning rubber could be an indication of a belt that is slipping. The slipping belt smell can be drawn in from the engine compartment into the passenger cabin.
What causes burning rubber smell from 2003 ford escape?
burning rubber
Your 2001 Nissan Xterra V6 has a burning rubber smell coming from the engine What could it be?
build up or clucth
How does burning rubber create friction?
Burning rubber creates Friction because friction creates heat and burning is heat
Your car shakes when it's standing still or in reverse what can be your problem?
The engine mount (which are made of rubber) are worn out.
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.
Is there a burning rubber 4 hacked?
no
What would smell like burning rubber in a 1995 dodge neon?
The burning rubber smell in the tranmisson breaking apart inside.
