dle1990
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Hello everyone, first post here so I apologise if this is in the wrong section and thanks for any help in advance! My car is a 2005 Manual Petrol A150 A-Class W169.
After starting the car around 20 minutes later I get an electrical burning smell coming from under the car near the drivers seat (Right hand drive car), kind of like when a plug or electrical device gets really hot. I'm getting no signs of anything wrong on the dash or loss of power and so on, everything seems to be working normal.
2 weeks ago I did have the issue of water in the battery compartment (about half an inch) which I cleared the drains out and dried the car for about 4 days before attempting to start it. The smell has appeared not too long after that, not sure if it is related or just coincidence. From what I have read on here and other sites it would point to the alternator or the voltage regulator. Have not been able to test the alternator myself as I don't have the equipment and all the garages will be closed.
If you need anymore details then let me know! I'm far from a mechanic so please keep it in layman's terms haha. Thanks!
After starting the car around 20 minutes later I get an electrical burning smell coming from under the car near the drivers seat (Right hand drive car), kind of like when a plug or electrical device gets really hot. I'm getting no signs of anything wrong on the dash or loss of power and so on, everything seems to be working normal.
2 weeks ago I did have the issue of water in the battery compartment (about half an inch) which I cleared the drains out and dried the car for about 4 days before attempting to start it. The smell has appeared not too long after that, not sure if it is related or just coincidence. From what I have read on here and other sites it would point to the alternator or the voltage regulator. Have not been able to test the alternator myself as I don't have the equipment and all the garages will be closed.
If you need anymore details then let me know! I'm far from a mechanic so please keep it in layman's terms haha. Thanks!