burning rubber smell

Asked by GuruTXYDG Jun 23, 2018 at 02:14 AM about the 1996 Toyota RAV4 4 Door

Question type: General

get burning rubber smell in my 1996 toyota rav4 when the heater is on.

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Brianator answered 6 years ago

First thing id check is that the alternator belt is tight and not slipping as the heater blower motor will add load to it

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