So I just had the alternator in my 01 CLS refurbished by a local alternator-type of shop for $60 and installed it myself. The car is running great and part works great, but every time I accelerate after being stopped, there's a burning belt smell; sometimes the scent comes into the cabin after I stop at a light, stop sign, etc. This smell is only present with the A/C on. Any idea what it could be? My mechanic friend said all belts look good and I've driven it two weeks, the smell has diminished some (for example, it doesn't make the smell when driving above 30mph with the A/C on).
I keep thinking it will just burn off but it hasn't, hence this post.
I didn't replace the belt as it's not frayed, etc. Is it good practice to do that anyways once you relieve tension to work in that area??
Any ideas?? I'm about to pull the alternator out again but it's a pain in the arse, so hoping maybe someone else has had this experience before and can reply..
I keep thinking it will just burn off but it hasn't, hence this post.
I didn't replace the belt as it's not frayed, etc. Is it good practice to do that anyways once you relieve tension to work in that area??
Any ideas?? I'm about to pull the alternator out again but it's a pain in the arse, so hoping maybe someone else has had this experience before and can reply..