Burning Smell

Post by **pete&emma** » 05 Nov 2009, 14:29

Has anyone experienced a problem with their van regarding a burning smell? At first we thought it was the gas but that was not turned on. I then thought it smelt more electrical. I turned on all electric appliences,lights,fan,fog light etc and the smell went.Is it possible the battery was over charging? Or does any one think I need a new alternator,battery or both? Any help or advice would be much appreciated!

Post by **kevtherev** » 05 Nov 2009, 17:10

Now I know what burning wood , plastic, coal, dinner and electrical wires smell like.

but a burning battery , you got me there.

the best way to check if your battery is to use a multimeter across the terminals (not your nose!), with a reading of 13 to 14 volts hopefully,

sure it wasn't from an outside source?

Post by **Cafnod** » 05 Nov 2009, 17:58

Wondering if it was the fan belt slipping due to being slightly loose and having a big resistance from the alternator after starting?

Post by **eatcustard** » 05 Nov 2009, 18:02

Stupid idea I have.

If your van is water cooled, it could be from your heater (if fan is not turned on)
If can give a slight burning smell.

Post by **ninja.turtle007** » 05 Nov 2009, 22:09

Today is the 5th of November! :run

Post by **1664** » 05 Nov 2009, 23:35

Can you tell even roughly where it's coming from? and what it smells like?

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