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Old 09-15-2005, 01:19 AM
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Weird, I just noticed this today. When i shut off the truck and get out, I notice this burning wire smell coming from the driver side. It's not in the cab, and I poped the hood and can't smell anything there either. No visual evidence of a problem either. Anyone???
Old 09-15-2005, 01:24 AM
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yeah, look for a plastic bag on your exhaust pipe!
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I get that exact same smell too! I was gonna post up on it. I couldn't find any obvious probs so I let it go. I'm glad to hear someone else has smelled it.
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Rear 02 sensor wireing maybe?
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Since something smells like burning and its not under the hood.... probably has to do with the exhaust.
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I have noticed that too, in the past few weeks. I will look around when I change the oil next week.
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I'll look under it later. If it burns, I make money LOL!!!
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I will break even with Gap insurance!!

If I were to do it over, I would get a 01 and slap in a 408 with a 4L80 and some other goodies on the loan, and the payments would still be lower
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