Burnt Rubber smell
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From: Las Vegas, NV
2009 GL450
Burnt Rubber smell
Hello again! I am having this smell come from my passenger side front wheel well. It smells like burnt rubber. I realize there may be more than one cause, however, anyone experience the same and know (or have an idea) what the issue may be? I just noticed it, so it isn't something that has been going on for a while, and I would like to get it taken care of asap to avoid further complications, and more money spent! Thank you all so much in advance!
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there are many things that can burn there. or anywhere else inside the truck. it is impossible for us to tell what is burning/ melting over the internet.
next time when you smell it, pop the hood and sniff a bit on that side. use common sense. if something is smoking shut the hood immediately (to prevent excess oxygen in case things flare up) and call accordingly (911/dealer/etc)
i personally would not bother unless the culprit becomes obvious (smell/ breaks down/ etc.)
next time when you smell it, pop the hood and sniff a bit on that side. use common sense. if something is smoking shut the hood immediately (to prevent excess oxygen in case things flare up) and call accordingly (911/dealer/etc)
i personally would not bother unless the culprit becomes obvious (smell/ breaks down/ etc.)
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2008 GL 320 CDI, 2004 VW V10 Touareg TDI
Hello again! I am having this smell come from my passenger side front wheel well. It smells like burnt rubber. I realize there may be more than one cause, however, anyone experience the same and know (or have an idea) what the issue may be? I just noticed it, so it isn't something that has been going on for a while, and I would like to get it taken care of asap to avoid further complications, and more money spent! Thank you all so much in advance!
