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?

 

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

 

Popped the hood and did not see the source.... i will try your method.

 

well what does it smell like? Rubber burning or oil?