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KeyLargoRod burning plactic like smell
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Hi, I'm new here,
I have a 2000 C5 convertible 45K mi 6 speed in excellent condition. my problem just started. When I come to a stop In get a light whiff of what smells like burning rubber oil something? I have seen a little bit of smoke coming from the drivers side at about the wheel well. I can't see anything under the hood. the engine looks perfectly clean. I don't think there a plastic bag etc. underneath. also don't seen any wires touching hot spots. Any ideas?
Thanks, Rod
Posted on: 2018/6/20 22:26
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Ultraman Re: burning plactic like smell
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Get the car up somewhere where you can get a good look underneath...to look at all the wiring and hoses....also make sure your oil filter has not loosened up and you have a pit of oil dripping on the exhaust....

Something else you might check is under the upright footwell on the passenger side is where the computers are housed for he car. Pull back the carpet and open that up and see if you can see anything that looks like its getting hot or burnt wiring. Also if your drain tube for the AC condenser water is plugged that will back water up into the floorboard area and get into the computers to make a real mess of things.

When you have the car up on a lift, find the tube on the passenger side of the tunnel and take a wire and run it up the tube. If its plugged it will release the water and it will give you a nice warm shower...... don't ask me how I know that.......

Welcome to the Forum.....I hope that was some help......
Posted on: 2018/6/21 3:30
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teebee Re: burning plactic like smell
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Looks like Marcus covered the things that I was thinking. I'm going to welcome you as well. Keep us posted on what you find.
Posted on: 2018/6/21 3:40
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Matatk Re: burning plactic like smell
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You'll have to do a thorough visual inspection. Since you mentioned plastic bag, I actually ran over a plastic grocery bag once. It got stuck on the exhaust and as it melted let off a horrible burning odor. Just food for thought.
Posted on: 2018/6/23 5:28
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