View Full Version : Engine smell like it's burning?


shawn672
07-29-2007, 01:23 PM
I am getting a wierd "burning" smell from the engine, and it also happens whenever you turn on the heat or A/C, the whole car smells like burnt toast...anyone else getting this? What is this usually indicative of?

hatrickstu
07-29-2007, 01:27 PM
did you check to see if someone left bread on your motor?

lOwBaLt
07-29-2007, 01:31 PM
lol


i got the same thing happening whenever the a/c's on. Don't know what it is though

Brian's07SS
07-29-2007, 02:33 PM
ive noticed a weird smell when the A/C is turned on but then it goes away.. Not sure what it smells like..

an0malous
07-29-2007, 02:35 PM
if its when the AC is on, its likely something to do with your belt, or the AC compressor clutch.

Dealership time.

(ive already had 1 clutch replaced)

shawn672
07-30-2007, 01:34 AM
if its when the AC is on, its likely something to do with your belt, or the AC compressor clutch.

Dealership time.

(ive already had 1 clutch replaced)


Ya it was wierd, I thought the problem always existed, but it seems to only occur when I have the AC on and am really hammering the engine, then even if I turn off the AC, the smell is still there even 2 hours later...not sure what's going on, hopefully it has nothing to do with the fender bender i got into (cobalt might me lighter but nothing compares to the brakes in the Equinox!! that thing could stop on a dime)

Mike85220
07-31-2007, 04:03 PM
I get that only if I have a heavy acceleration moment and then slow down quick.
It can be:
A) the brakes
B) that POS plastic cover is getting toasted (it has a foam lining on the inside)