ssv burning smell

[ssavage]

I was wondering if any one could help me with my ssv

Ive got a really strong smell of burning plastic coming from my engine bay. The smell is so strong i cant have the aircon on anymore

at first i thought it might be the aircon compressor but the smell is still there with aircon off.

Its booked in on wednesday at claridge holden but is my car safe to drive untill then?

Cheers

 

[TinSnips]

check under your car for plastic bags melted onto your exhaust. It happens - a lot. Smells horrible.

 

[HEXEM]

As mentioned, plastic bags can be a bugger to get off when melted onto a Cat or exhaust... When using your A/C you should put the airflow to recirculate not flow though. The A/C will accentuate smells especially fuel. If it is one recirculate you shouldn't get any outside smells coming through.

Also pull the turtle shell cover off the engine and check for melting wires etc. Also look at the underneath of the cover for any evidence of melting plastic or foam. Maybe try driving it around with it off and see if the smell is still there.

Check under the bonnet while the engine is running for signs of smoke.

 

[RayLamp]

And you can also help with the aircon by putting it in pollution mode. To do that, hold down the recirculate button until you see POLLUTION MODE ON. Takes a few seconds. To torn pollution mode off, repeat the proecess.

 

[LachieSV6]

what the eff does pollution mode do?

 

[TinSnips]

nothing on an SV6. Doesn't exist on mine either. It switches the AC to recycle when your road speed is under 15km/h (from memory) - so you're not filling the car up with fumes in traffic, but get fresh air when possible. It's a feature only included with climate control.

 

[HEXEM]

And you can also help with the aircon by putting it in pollution mode. To do that, hold down the recirculate button until you see POLLUTION MODE ON. Takes a few seconds. To torn pollution mode off, repeat the proecess.

That's one I have not heard of before. Then again I tend to not read the manual...

 

[ssavage]

Tnks for the suggestions people.

I finsh work in half n hour so will check it all out then and keep ya posted

 

[RayLamp]

The pollution mode is very handy when youre following a stinky ol puffin black diesel. Thats when i use it most.

 

[RiCeY]

Or you could just push the recirc button....