So my 2011 Cruze LS is at 27,900 miles. And with the weather finally warming up, I've begun using the Air Conditioner now and then. Recently, I've noticed that when I start the engine, a metallic burning smell wafts through the A/C vents, then quickly disappears. If you've ever smelled the smoke from a oil-type smoke machine, it sort-of smells like that.
The only pattern I've noticed is that it seems to do this whenever the engine is started with the A/C on. If I remember to shut off the A/C before shutting of the engine, no burning/smokey smell.
Anyone else notice this, or know what it might be? Obviously it doesn't seem like a good thing. Though, I've never had a car before that complained just because I forgot to switch off the AC compressor before turning off the engine.
The only pattern I've noticed is that it seems to do this whenever the engine is started with the A/C on. If I remember to shut off the A/C before shutting of the engine, no burning/smokey smell.
Anyone else notice this, or know what it might be? Obviously it doesn't seem like a good thing. Though, I've never had a car before that complained just because I forgot to switch off the AC compressor before turning off the engine.