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Burning Smell?

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  • 18-10-2006 10:38pm
    #1
    LundiMardi
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,144 ✭✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    Just a quick query, my car has just passed the NCT and before this underwent a full service.

    However, since the service, there has been a slight burning smell while driving, if i had to describe it then the closed it could get would be saying it smelled like solder!!??

    Anyone any idea what it could be? Or have any similar experience? It's a 97 punto.

    Thanks,
    Dan


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,286 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    No idea really, but burning solder sounds like hot wiring, which could lead to fire. Get it checked!

    Not your ornery onager



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    Drax
    Closed Accounts Posts: 512 ✭✭✭Drax


    It could also be the rheostat that heats the air in the ventilation system. Might be about to go. A way to check it to have the car without the engine running but put the heat on full and turn the fan on. As far as I am aware the punto has 3 fan settings - check if the air heats on all 3.

    Stupid question but do you sometimes ride your clutch...this can be the cause of burning smells on occasion.

    Best to get a pro to look at it though! As esel says, possible fire hazard!


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    franksm
    Registered Users Posts: 1,487 ✭✭✭franksm


    Check the obvious first - there may be the remnants of a plastic bag wrapped around the exhaust pipes on your car. They can create a real stink


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