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Old 04-04-2006, 03:25 PM
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Hot glue smell

I recently (a month ago) bought a 98 LTD T4R 4x4 3.4L

Just two days ago I installed a bug shield and uninstalled two Pioneer amps and two Alpine 10" subs. I am now noticing a hot glue smell whenever the engine is running. I cant think of anything that would relate the smell to the work I did but just getting all the info out in the open.

I have looked/smelled around the engine and cant find anything that pops out...it all looks normal.

Any ideas? Im at a loss...(Ive also spent a lot of time searching past threads and couldn't find anything)

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Plastic bag or like stuck to the converter or muffler? That gets pretty stinky when things warm up. Sure it's not a sulphur smell?
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i think its your new subs they smell like that for a few days then it goes away

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Originally Posted by Elton
i think its your new subs they smell like that for a few days then it goes away
he said he unistalled the subs haha

is there a wire or two burning?
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ahh now i feel stupid ... reading stuff half asleep dont help
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Thanks for the replys...

The smell is definately coming from the engine compartment. Not a melting bag or anything. I cant find any wires that are melting either...

Im getting frustrated cause the smell is strong as ever and Im afraid Im damaging something...

Any more ideas?
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umm could something on the bug shield be touching the hot raditor ??
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Let the smoke out! Just kidding. But do check to make sure all your fuses are the correct amperage. Give a real good look around stuff that gets hot... around exhaust manifolds, radiator, etc. Good luck and let us know when you find it.
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Do you have an automatic transmission?
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