Home Forums Articles How To's FAQ Register
Go Back   Xoutpost.com > BMW SAV Forums > X3 (E83) Forum
Arnott
User Name
Password
Member List Premier Membership Search Today's Posts Mark Forums Read

Xoutpost server transfer and maintenance is occurring....
Xoutpost is currently undergoing a planned server migration.... stay tuned for new developments.... sincerely, the management


Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 10-28-2023, 01:45 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 14
rootehound is on a distinguished road
Burning Smell

I have a 2005 2.5 with around 252,000 miles on it. I've had it for quite a while, but now it's my "backup car" and not often used. However, my 2010 X3 was having some work done to it and I've been driving it for three weeks or so.

My 2010 is done and I was driving the '05 back to where I store it when it stalled twice. It started right back up. More concerning though, was that when I got it back to the warehouse, I smelled rubber burning and when opening the hood could see some smoke coming from the right (passenger) front of the engine compartment. It was definitely a rubber smell and not oil, electrical, or coolant. All the belts look good and nothing (i.e. A/C compressor) is seized. It has not set off the CEL. I didn't have a scan tool with me to check for any pending codes

Does anyone have any ideas?
Reply With Quote

Sponsored Links

  #2  
Old 10-28-2023, 01:54 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 2,053
80stech is on a distinguished road
Did you have the A/C or defrost on ? The compressor won't seem like it's seized when the clutch isn't engaged.
__________________
1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 10-28-2023, 01:56 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 14
rootehound is on a distinguished road
Hmmm... The A/C is always on even when I have the heat on. Certainly worth checking out. Thank you!
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 10-28-2023, 02:33 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 2,053
80stech is on a distinguished road
The A/C will come on with defrost to help dehumidify the air.
__________________
1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 10-29-2023, 03:25 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 14
rootehound is on a distinguished road
80stech - You nailed it. A/C compressor is seized. Thank you!!
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 10-29-2023, 03:50 PM
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Saskatchewan Canada
Posts: 2,053
80stech is on a distinguished road
Cheers
__________________
1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 05:37 AM.
vBulletin, Copyright 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd. SEO by vBSEO 3.6.0
© 2017 Xoutpost.com. All rights reserved. Xoutpost.com is a private enthusiast site not associated with BMW AG.
The BMW name, marks, M stripe logo, and Roundel logo as well as X3, X5 and X6 designations used in the pages of this Web Site are the property of BMW AG.
This web site is not sponsored or affiliated in any way with BMW AG or any of its subsidiaries.