2004 Santa Fe Smoke/Burning Smell

Discussion in 'Hyundai Santa Fe' started by dudeman135, Jul 15, 2007.

  1. dudeman135

    dudeman135 Guest

    When sitting in a parking lot waiting for my wife for approx 5 mins, I
    had the car engine off, but the vent/AC was in the on position. I
    then started the car after 5 mins to get the A/C cold again. At that
    point I noticed a burning electrical type smell and small amount of
    smoke coming from the area near the alternator after I popped the
    hood. I immediately shut things down until the smoke stopped and
    quickly drove home. Last week the check engine light went on
    Wednesday and I setup a service appt for Friday, but no symptoms of a
    problem were occurring. Thursday the check engine light went off and
    I cancelled the appointment.

    I plan to drop the car off for service tomorrow AM for diagnosis, but
    am curious what could cause those symptoms. It is a 2004 with the 3.5
    Liter V6 engine, automatic and 46,000 miles. Thanks ahead of time for
    any info.
     
    dudeman135, Jul 15, 2007
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  2. dudeman135

    hyundaitech Guest

    I'm guessing it was either the alternator (which could also cause a check
    engine lamp) or the a/c compressor, which is underneath the alternator.
     
    hyundaitech, Jul 16, 2007
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