After a brief ride in the snow with the 6mt coupe and the VDC kicking in every second I knoticed a slight burning smell. Is this the brakes or is the traction control doing something to the tranny? It almost smelt like burnt clutch but I couldn't really tell. Anyone else notice this or know what it is?

 

latly i have been getting a burning ruber smell after the car runs for a while in the snow. it may be the A/C or somthing. is ur problem similar? i have an AT though



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I get this smell in snowy or icy road consitions, was wondering what it could be, VDC, traction control, road salt ?? ... I can smell it coming out of the front section.....

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me too!!! neone have more info on this??? thnaks!

 

That smell is the clutch and brakes wearing out fast. The harder you drive, the harder those systems work to stop you.[img]/w3timages/icons/frown.gif[/img]
Turning the systems off is not the answer tho, since they'll save your butt in many situations.
The answer is to have snow tires and drive slower to prevent the systems from activating.... Using a higher gear in the 6MT, or more gentle use of the throttle in the A/T will help.
In the rare cases where you get stuck, turn the VDC off only to help you get unstuck.. then be sure to turn it back on.
These rides (the original Coupe and Sedan) aren't the best in our winters, hence the 'Sedan X' version .
I'll bet the 'Coupe X' isn't too far off. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]
G/L

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I can understand the brakes, kind of, I mean how would they be wearing out if they're just being used. It's not even under hard braking. And as for the clutch does this mean that it is engaging and disengaging over and over when the car slips? The VDC is great and keeps the car in line but at what price? My clutch isn't worth it thats for sure. It's not that big of a deal I suppose cause I already gave up driving the thing in the snow but still that just doesn't seem right.

 

I drive mine in snow all the time (Northeast) and don't get that smell. Got Blizzaks (LM-22) on em though.

 

I have the same - smells like burning rubber coming from under the hood. I don't think its brakes or clutch - I have the 6MT, but for grins I'll turn off the VDC and see if I still get it. Its pretty obnoxious at stop lights and I may take the car in.

 

Add my 5AT coupe to the smelly list.

for part of last winter i ran the pilots and no smell
this year i'm running the snowsport 210's and smelly.
do the snows have something to do with it???? softer rubber maybe,,,or at least smellier.

 

I'm not sure where you live, but I've been running pilots since i got my car. They have been fine in all this cold weather, though we haven't had more than a trace of snow.... No smell here, I'll keep you informed!

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happens to my maxima all the time

 

Strange, I have exactly the same thing going on w/my car. No snow here but cold (30's). Mine appears to have started right after I had my oil and transmission fluid changed by my dealer. At first I assumed it was spilled fluid burning off as it was strong the first day and got weaker over time. But at this point I would expect it to have gone away....

 

I get the same smell in Las Vegas..and its only really cold in the morning...30's brrrr...taking it to dealer for an oil change and brake check which now squeak....Pingo

 

maybe all your G's fart in the cold weather... >=)

 

Dave i am also running snowsport 210s's...and i get that smell as well. Hmm.

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