Why is there a burning smell coming from my engine?
A burning smell in your car could be caused by several things, including a burned-out electrical fuse, an overheating A/C compressor, or worn out brake pads that need to be replaced.
Why does my car smell like burning plastic when I accelerate?
Burning Plastic Smell: This usually means that another part of your vehicle is contacting the exhaust and is melting. If you ran over something on the road, this can be burning on the exhaust, or if a part of your vehicle is loose, it might be touching it.
What do electrical fires smell like?
The electrical components and wires in your walls and outlets are coated with heat resistant chemicals and plastic coating for insulation. When these chemicals and plastic heat up significantly, they give off a burning odor that can smell like fish.
What do you do if you smell an electrical fire?
Burning smells, particularly the smell of burning plastic or burning near your electrical outlets, could indicate serious electrical problems. If you smell burning or notice sparking or charring near your outlets, contact the fire department.
What are signs of an electrical fire?
4 Warning Signs Your Home Is In Danger Of An Electrical Fire
- Your circuit breaker keeps tripping. This is the first sign your wiring is in danger.
- There’s a burnt smell without a source. Have you walked into a room and smelled a persistent burning smell without a known cause?
- Your outlets discolor.
- Your wiring is outdated.
Why does my Subaru Forester have a burning smell?
They called back within an hour and said get it in as it’s likely a turbo seal – not the first one they’d fixed. They explained it to a tee – white smoke coming from the intercooler scoop when stationary (eg at a set of traffic lights or just parked) and a burning smell.
Where does the smoke come from in a Subaru Forester?
When I put the car in park, we noticed white smoke coming from the hood scoop and passenger side of the engine. I opened the hood up and the smell was definitely from my car and the are around the turbo was smoking.
Why is smoke coming out of my Turbo?
Sure enough, the tech found oil oil getting past the turbo seals and some smoke coming out of the exhaust. They had to clear the warranty coverage with the Subaru rep. (Subaru Dist. Corp.) and they ok’d it. No engine mods and having it in my history definitely helped my case.