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Car problems when idling...?
Lately I've noticed that when my car is idling and the defroster is in use, there is a weird smell. Sort of like burnt rubber. As long as the car is moving it's okay. But if it idles for any length of time--I'm talking 5-10 mins top--I begin to smell it. I can turn the defroster off and start driving and I can't smell it anymore.
If it makes any difference I drive a 2005 Ford Five Hundred.
Any ideas what could be causing this?
(Sorry, I'm not mechanically inclined at all, so you'll have to put it into layman's terms lol)
2 Answers
- 1 decade agoFavorite Answer
One of the things that could cause this problem is a leaky heater core. Check your radiator for the correct coolent level. Sometimes a tiny leak in the heater core can cause a smell when the defroster is engaged. If the radiator coolant level is low ---- ask your mechanic to perform a leak test ( with a leaky heater core in mind )
Good luck
Source(s): years and years of old cars lol - 1 decade ago
heater core might need to be replaced
jumpy idle could also be a burnt or mis-firing spark plug
Source(s): had similar problem
