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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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Something is Burning

I recently had my side markers lights replaced by the dealership. The service attendant informed me that the ballasts had burnt out and these were a known problem and as such they were replaced without charge.

Since then I have noticed that each time I drive the car and park I can smell something burning!!! Last night i saw a very light smoke/vapour as well but it dissipated very quickly and the smell stuck around for just about 10 minutes after which it went away. I took the car in over the weekend and the dealership held it for 4 days but they could not get it to happen.

Any ideas on what this could be?
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:25 PM
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Did you open the hood? Had same problem and it was the valve cover....park the car and hit the gas hard...see if it happens than
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Old Jul 13, 2011 | 12:28 PM
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Popped the hood and did not see the source.... i will try your method.
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well what does it smell like? Rubber burning or oil?
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