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When I punch it....it stinks! Help!

Old May 14, 2009 | 09:33 AM
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When I punch it....it stinks! Help!

So...this has been happening for a while now, just haven't had the time to bring it in. Still under warranty, and I wanted everyone's opinion on here before I drove down to the stealership.

I could be anywhere, but as soon as I floor it, or accelerate fast where the RPM's are high, I get a very sulfur-like smell from I'm assuming the engine. It comes through the vents, or the windows if they are down. Smells much like rotten eggs.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
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Old May 14, 2009 | 12:53 PM
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Old May 14, 2009 | 03:45 PM
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i think a bad catalytic converter causes that smell
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Old May 15, 2009 | 12:37 PM
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Old May 15, 2009 | 01:49 PM
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Old May 15, 2009 | 03:39 PM
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ya not the only one who got that smell..it happened to me too and my buddy.

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Old May 16, 2009 | 09:34 AM
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ya not the only one who got that smell..it happened to me too and my buddy.

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What was the smell caused by?
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Old May 16, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Originally Posted by beau24
What was the smell caused by?
I get the same smell immediately after wide-open-throttle on my 2003 E55. If anyone could shed some more light on this topic and possible cause, I would be greatly appreciative. That way I have some background before hitting the stealership for a fix. Thank you!
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