TDi FR Smells like burning rubber??? - SEAT Cupra.net

nc30rider · 26-02-2010, 13:03

Got out of the car last night and there was a smell like burning rubber???
I had this once before about 6 months ago
Got the car up on a lift at work this morning and could not smell or see anything untoward
All wheels nice and free, nothing rubbing, no oil leaks, nothing on the exhaust etc.
Don't think it is a regen cos it is ticking over at 750rpm, but could be wrong.
Any ideas?

*Slimy* · 26-02-2010, 13:13

Mine does that if I took an 'enthusiastic' route to my destination. It's usually combined with a bit of a heat haze coming off the brake discs!

nc30rider · 26-02-2010, 13:15

I only popped out to the shops. No spirited driving this time or last time it happened

SimonFRTDI · 26-02-2010, 14:26

Check your fuse box, mine melted the cover and shorted out all the electrics! Mind you, I could only smell this from the inside through the vents rather than the outside...

nc30rider · 26-02-2010, 16:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimonFRTDI

Check your fuse box, mine melted the cover and shorted out all the electrics! Mind you, I could only smell this from the inside through the vents rather than the outside...

Nah, definitely outside the car somewhere.
My Mrs. took the car the car for 40 mile round trip today and she didn't have any smell ( she could smell it straight away yesterday)

dannychapman10 · 27-02-2010, 00:07

I've had this before, upon opening the bonnet there was like a haze of smoke? I have no idea what it was but it hasnt done it since

Danny.

lesinge2k · 13-03-2010, 22:52

I get a burning rubber smell from the passenger side rear wheel following a trip out... could it be something to do with the exhaust, as it is on the passenger side?

nc30rider · 13-03-2010, 23:08

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Originally Posted by lesinge2k

I get a burning rubber smell from the passenger side rear wheel following a trip out... could it be something to do with the exhaust, as it is on the passenger side?

It has only happened twice that I know of in over a year. I've put it down to DPF regen, seems like the only explaination

thejoose · 15-03-2010, 06:44

broken engine cover maybe? getting hot where it shouldnt?

tom1362 · 18-03-2010, 17:52

Car may have done a passive Regen of the DPF

26-02-2010, 13:03	#1
nc30rider Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where ever the wife tells me Posts: 236	TDi FR Smells like burning rubber??? Got out of the car last night and there was a smell like burning rubber??? I had this once before about 6 months ago Got the car up on a lift at work this morning and could not smell or see anything untoward All wheels nice and free, nothing rubbing, no oil leaks, nothing on the exhaust etc. Don't think it is a regen cos it is ticking over at 750rpm, but could be wrong. Any ideas? __________________ Brisa Blue '57 Leon TDI FR 170 Last edited by nc30rider; 26-02-2010 at 13:13.

26-02-2010, 13:15	#3
nc30rider Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Where ever the wife tells me Posts: 236	I only popped out to the shops. No spirited driving this time or last time it happened __________________ Brisa Blue '57 Leon TDI FR 170

27-02-2010, 00:07	#6
dannychapman10 Sport = Smiles :) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Grimsby, UK Posts: 366	I've had this before, upon opening the bonnet there was like a haze of smoke? I have no idea what it was but it hasnt done it since Danny. __________________ Seat Ibiza Cupra 1.4TSI - Candy White - Bi-Xenons - Panoramic Sunroof - Bluetooth with CUP - Convenience Pack Readers Ride http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=241358

13-03-2010, 22:52	#7
lesinge2k Full Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Derby Posts: 207	I get a burning rubber smell from the passenger side rear wheel following a trip out... could it be something to do with the exhaust, as it is on the passenger side? __________________ Chrono Yellow Cupra Mods: Bluefin Stage 2, Forge Twintake, Blueflame TBE, Sachs Clutch, TD Pro Race 1.2

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26-02-2010, 13:13	#2
Slimy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,513	Mine does that if I took an 'enthusiastic' route to my destination. It's usually combined with a bit of a heat haze coming off the brake discs!

26-02-2010, 14:26	#4
SimonFRTDI Full Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Bristol Posts: 90	Check your fuse box, mine melted the cover and shorted out all the electrics! Mind you, I could only smell this from the inside through the vents rather than the outside...

15-03-2010, 06:44	#9
thejoose Full Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 24	broken engine cover maybe? getting hot where it shouldnt?

18-03-2010, 17:52	#10
tom1362 Full Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 39	Car may have done a passive Regen of the DPF

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