03 Accord - burning rubber smell

Discussion in 'Accord' started by TL, Jan 10, 2004.

  1. TL

    TL Guest

    After driving, I sometimes smell something that smells like burning
    rubber after I get out of my '03 Accord EX-L. My sense is that I smell
    it when I walked around the back of the car, but then again, I usually
    walk around the back when I park at home or in many ramps. Not very
    strong, but definitely there.

    Anyone else noticed this? Ideas?
     
    TL, Jan 10, 2004
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  2. TL

    lcopps Guest

    Check your exaust pipes, muffler, manifolds, cadalitic converter.
    Something is probably stuck to the outside or is touching, and burns
    when it gets hot. Drive your car a while, then turn it off and follow
    your nose. Start with the engine compartment.
     
    lcopps, Jan 10, 2004
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  3. TL

    harrison Guest

    Previous poster had a good idea. I once an over a plastic bag and it got
    stuck on the exhaust pipe. Stank to high heaven until I scraped it off,
    then it stank a little until all the residue burned off. The thicker
    plastic bags seem particularly bad as they have more material to burn off.

    My 03 Accord has never made any odd smells, except for sulphor from the
    tailpipe with one tankful of gas. Mine's a 4 cylinder EX-L Started right
    up this morning at -4 F. Started faster than me this morning.

    Dave
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    harrison, Jan 10, 2004
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  4. Mine does it sometimes too, but usually when I'm pulling away.
    :eek:P Soory, couldn't resist. (gotta love the 5 speed)

    Knuckles
     
    Knuckles Muldoon, Jan 11, 2004
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