Strange burning smell after 4 days idle.

[BRP800]

I had the 2005 Legacy GT (16,000 mi) parked for 4-5 days in the garage. When I took it out I got about 1/4 mile and a terrific burning smell occured. No smoke in car or rear view mirror. Not stinky like a clutch, more like burning wires? Went away in 5 minutes on the highway. Suggestions:

 

1). Dead mouse or bird in turbo plumbing.

 

2). Oil dripping on turbo or piping when idle. No oil spots or wetness anywhere.

 

3). Rear crank seal dripping oil on flywheel/clutch.

 

Any opinions. I'll try it a couple more times.

[bosco]

yesterday i found a dead mouse in lower engine compartment when changing oil in my wifes Forester. number 1. would be my first guess if it didn't smell electrical (burnt insulation). bosco

[pkw0881]

I have had the same problem with my 06 legacy gt I have been getting a burning smell every day that smell like electrical to. Driving me nuts can not fined where it is coming from.

[bdisco]

A good mouse is a dead mouse. Unless it's in the wall or somewhere in your car. How can something so small, stink that bad for so long?

[LIZARD]

A good mouse is a dead mouse. Unless it's in the wall or somewhere in your car. How can something so small, stink that bad for so long?

 

Try a dead "wood duck" in your chimney!!

[acooper5]

I have had the same problem with my 06 legacy gt I have been getting a burning smell every day that smell like electrical to. Driving me nuts can not fined where it is coming from.

 

I would take it back to the dealer, get that fixed under warrenty.

[fweasel]

My turbo oil drain has a small leak. I get a similar smell from time to time. I'm assuming that the oil is dripping onto something hot. The leak is not big enough to leave spots on the ground. I'd take it back to the dealer, but I will most likely fix it myself when the turbo comes out next month.