Starting issue plus weird smell
11-27-2011, 01:00 AM
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Location: Stanley, NC
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Starting issue plus weird smell
Ok so I have been having this starting issue on and off for a while now. When I try and start it all the power turns on but not the engine and it takes me like 4 or 5 tries to get it. And now for about a week or two Ive been noticing a kinda burning smell coming from the rear of my vehicle, from the inside and outside. Any ideas?? And by the way Im going to mention I can't afford to fix anything until tax season, haha!!
11-27-2011, 01:18 AM
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Sounds like you're starter motor is going bad, the burning smell is most likely the insulation in the starter smoking from the heat.
Take your HHR to an auto parts store where they can do a check on it for you, most will do it free of charge. If it is the starter plan on it letting you sit somewhere, so have it fixed A.S.A.P.
Take your HHR to an auto parts store where they can do a check on it for you, most will do it free of charge. If it is the starter plan on it letting you sit somewhere, so have it fixed A.S.A.P.
11-27-2011, 05:21 AM
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Sounds like you're starter motor is going bad, the burning smell is most likely the insulation in the starter smoking from the heat.
Take your HHR to an auto parts store where they can do a check on it for you, most will do it free of charge. If it is the starter plan on it letting you sit somewhere, so have it fixed A.S.A.P.
Take your HHR to an auto parts store where they can do a check on it for you, most will do it free of charge. If it is the starter plan on it letting you sit somewhere, so have it fixed A.S.A.P.
11-27-2011, 09:11 AM
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I might back away a bit from my original assessment, but I do think she has an issue that needs immediate attention, a loose connection is a possibility but I'd expect other symptoms too.
Basically you need to get it checked very soon Sara, before you're left sitting or something gets damaged even more and costing you extra money.
Basically you need to get it checked very soon Sara, before you're left sitting or something gets damaged even more and costing you extra money.
11-27-2011, 04:54 PM
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I agree, could be lifestyle/health threat, demanding immediate attention. Weird odors inside a car are never good!
