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Houston i have a problem!

Discussion in '8G Lancer - General Information' started by aratkrision, Sep 22, 2008.

  1. aratkrision

    aratkrision Active Member

    i bought my car last year and now i smell something i cant tell u what it is this is my first car, bnut it smells like your burning rubber or something, and it happens when i use the A/C someone have an idea about this problem? its an 1.5 model
     
    aratkrision, Sep 22, 2008
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  2. 4B12LancerGTS

    4B12LancerGTS Well-Known Member

    Do you have any aftermarket parts on? ex. bulbs, intake, exhaust, etc.
     
    4B12LancerGTS, Sep 22, 2008
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  3. lordtygr

    lordtygr Well-Known Member

    my guess its your a/c compressor. either the a/c clutch isn't engaging fully and slipping. or there's a problem with the compressor itself and it's trying not to turn at the same rate your belt wants to push it.

    with the car off, take a look at the belt and look for signs of damage on the ribbed side and the smooth side.

    *****be careful***** with the car running and the A/C running watch (carefully!!!!) what your a/c compressor does as it cycles on and off. if you get yourself caught up in a fanblade or belt, IT IS NOT MY FAULT!! ;) try to find someone experienced to help you.
     
    lordtygr, Sep 22, 2008
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  4. aj_pierce

    aj_pierce Member

    It happens with a new car, Just breaking it in. Happened to mine as well, and like you was wondering WTF?? It went away after about 7000km when others on another forum were complaining and everybody was saying the same thing that I mentioned above.. but as you mentioned above,your car Isn't really new so what I mentioned above has very little relevance unless this is the first time your using the AC
     
    aj_pierce, Sep 23, 2008
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  5. aratkrision

    aratkrision Active Member

    the only modification that i have on my car is a pair of HID, but i can smell something like burned rubber even if the lights are off, so i dont think that its the problem, or it could be?
     
    aratkrision, Sep 23, 2008
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  6. jc

    jc Well-Known Member

    take it to the dealer.. easy as that.. thats what warranty is there for 8)
     
    jc, Sep 23, 2008
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  7. aratkrision

    aratkrision Active Member

    yeah in fact the manager just called me a few minutes ago, cause i was so mad about this problem that i sent copies of my complaint to every mitsubishi email that i found on the web, i went to the dealer a week ago and they told me that they were too busy to check on the problem.... thank u guys n_n
     
    aratkrision, Sep 23, 2008
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  8. vik2rius

    vik2rius Well-Known Member

    my ac give up on me a few months after i got my car...but i didnt smell any burning though...
     
    vik2rius, Sep 23, 2008
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  9. Evo8cfb

    Evo8cfb Member

    Just a thought, did you check and see if you had a plastic bag or something that got stuck on one of your pipes or belts, etc.
     
    Evo8cfb, Sep 23, 2008
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