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2005 Chevrolet Malibu Repair Question


Topics covered: Catalytic converter, Hood, Smell.
Mileage: 90,000 miles.

Asked on November 18, 2011

Car smells like burning plastic

My 2005 malibu classic smells like buring plastic. I checked under the car to see if there was a plastic bag stuck, but there wasn't. I cant figure out what its is. Please help!
Avatar Asked by Dsm5

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Replied on November 18, 2011

Check under the dash and under the hood, any wiring or connectors melted? I wouldn't drive it till you find the issue.

Tiny Answered by JDL (expert)
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Replied on November 18, 2011

Another thing to look at is look under the car and make sure you didn't run over a plastic shopping bag that would leave it melted to the catalytic converter.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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