Hello all! I am new to the forum and posting for the Girlfriend. She has an 09 Civic EXL and lately has been getting an intermittent burning smell inside the car. We checked and its not from the motor or exhaust. Its an auto so its not the clutch. We've taken it to the dealer and they were no help, they disassembled the seat heaters and cleaned the coils but that hasnt solved anything. It seems to be coming from the transmission. Anyone else have a similar issue or any suggestions? We're fed up with the dealer and would appreciate ANY help. Thanks very much!!!

 

did u check the cabin air filters i know the dealer would check it but u never know its behind the glove box

 

Check your exhaust pipe underneath the car....the WHOLE pipe. More than likely she snagged a plastic bag and it has melted onto the exhaust pipe or header causing the smell. Yes the pipe does get that hot. You'll notice residue on the pipe and that smell will not go away until it completely burns itself out.

Do you smell it only when the car has been running for a while or right after shutting it off? More than likely that's what it is.

 

Or possibly some coolant or something spilled and is burning off on the exahsut manifold. But Im liking your plastic bag RICO.

 

Check if a wire does not touch the engine?

 

My inside smells at times to but usually it goes away. I always think its about to catch fire any minute.

 

My girlfriend has this all the time in her car. Im still trying to figure it out as well.

 

I smell a TSB poppin up at the honda dealers in a few months.