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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 09:22 PM
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Burnt rubber smell?

Recently, after I pull the car into the garage I smell rubber. (I can already predict the humorous responses relating to the tires....) It seems to come from the passenger side rear tire area, but a smell is hard to pinpoint. I can also sense it from under the engine cover when it's open. The car has Eibachs and 15mm spacers on the rear, but there is no sign of contact with a tire. There is no smoke, just a distinct odor.
I could take it to a dealer, but I'd prefer to troubleshoot this myself first.
Any ideas??
 
Old Nov 6, 2012 | 10:43 AM
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Look around each tire, if it's rubbing you will be able to tell. Also if you drive for a while and pull over, there should be some smoke coming off of any rubber that is rubbing.

Also, give a good look around the exhaust and underside of the car, it's possible that a piece of rubber (or even a plastic bad) got thrown up and stuck to the hot parts causing the smell.
 
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