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mRdeMs83 · 07-05-2012, 11:26 PM

Anyone notice a strong smell coming from the front end of the car after driving harder say on the highway? I am noticing a smell cant really explain it but it will last several seconds after running through the gears at higher rpms.

Andrew

Ben_G · 07-05-2012, 11:29 PM

Like burning electrical wires?

mRdeMs83 · 07-05-2012, 11:31 PM

hmm not really. Just a strong odor almost engine or clutch..smell does not last long. And its only when I take the car to like 6-7k.

Ben_G · 07-05-2012, 11:38 PM

I've had a "burning electrical wire" smell in my last two new cars...and i drive my cars hard.... went away after a month or two.... I just assumed that it was machine oil or sealant burning off..... but damn, I must've stuck my head into the engine bay trying to sniff out the culprit more often than I should.... people in the parking lot must've thought I was crazy....

ahausheer · 07-05-2012, 11:51 PM

I think this was covered in an earlier thread. I believe the conclusion was that it was stuff that was left over from manufacturing was burning off. Nothing to worry about. Unless its a different problem.

mRdeMs83 · 07-06-2012, 12:01 AM

thanks

F3dzo · 07-06-2012, 12:06 AM

I've a weird smell come from the AC When I'm WOT for a few seconds...

ill86 · 07-06-2012, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mRdeMs83

Anyone notice a strong smell coming from the front end of the car after driving harder say on the highway? I am noticing a smell cant really explain it but it will last several seconds after running through the gears at higher rpms.

Andrew

Are you abusing the clutch? No smells from my fr-s.. Had it on the circuit at 100 miles on the odo. Maybe try and locate the smell. Show the dealer?

Motopythons · 07-06-2012, 12:25 AM

Normal. Have it on my 2012 impreza, smelt it during frs test drive.

Dimman · 07-06-2012, 12:41 AM

It's not the smell of victory?

BMWDavid · 07-06-2012, 05:35 AM

I've noticed a smell of rotten eggs. Its very light but right after a nice pull up to 6,000 rpm in third/fourth gear I get a slight odor.

I believe its coming from the exhaust and somehow getting sucked into car.

Bg8780 · 07-06-2012, 08:38 AM

I agree with ahausheer, I had the same smell coming from a 3.6l V6 Genesis Coupe when I test drove it HARD. Only had 150mi on the ODO so that makes sense. I don't think it's anything to worry about. Needless to say I bought a BRZ instead of the GC. :-)

ill86 · 07-06-2012, 10:05 AM

Hydrogen Sulfide from the catalytic converter or possibly the battery. I wouldn't classify it as "normal" though.. I'm not implying it doesn't happen, but it doesn't happen 100%.

mRdeMs83 · 07-06-2012, 11:53 AM

Awesome thanks for the response. The smell doesn't smell bad or like something going bad, just started to notice now since I have driving a bit harder. When I go in to dealership this weekend I'll have them look and then post results. Thanks peeps.

07-05-2012, 11:51 PM	#5
ahausheer Re-member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Toyota camry Location: S. Cali Posts: 1,001 Thanks: 98 Thanked 292 Times in 152 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I think this was covered in an earlier thread. I believe the conclusion was that it was stuff that was left over from manufacturing was burning off. Nothing to worry about. Unless its a different problem. __________________ Nothing decays like progress, and nothing preserves like neglect.

07-06-2012, 12:25 AM	#9
Motopythons Let it rain! Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2012 Subaru Imprezza Location: Richmond, BC Posts: 124 Thanks: 41 Thanked 42 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Normal. Have it on my 2012 impreza, smelt it during frs test drive. __________________ "If you no longer go for a gap that exists, you're no longer a racing driver." - Ayrton Senna

07-06-2012, 05:35 AM	#11
BMWDavid Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '89 911, '06 GTI, '13 BRZ Location: USA Posts: 313 Thanks: 40 Thanked 62 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've noticed a smell of rotten eggs. Its very light but right after a nice pull up to 6,000 rpm in third/fourth gear I get a slight odor. I believe its coming from the exhaust and somehow getting sucked into car. __________________ 2005 Honda XR650L 1989 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Coupe 2006 VW GTI/DSG 2013 Subaru BRZ WRB Limited 6MT-gone but not forgotten 2014 Nissan Murano SV

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Ben_G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Blue BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 506 Thanks: 108 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Like burning electrical wires?

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Ben_G Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Drives: Blue BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 506 Thanks: 108 Thanked 127 Times in 75 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I've had a "burning electrical wire" smell in my last two new cars...and i drive my cars hard.... went away after a month or two.... I just assumed that it was machine oil or sealant burning off..... but damn, I must've stuck my head into the engine bay trying to sniff out the culprit more often than I should.... people in the parking lot must've thought I was crazy....

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