I'm stupid when it comes to cars so you'll have to bare with me...

I've been noticing lately for about a month or so that while I'm driving, I'll start to smell a burning rubber type of smell or something. I'm not sure where it's coming from and it normally goes away after about 5-10 seconds. It only seems to appear while I'm driving on the highway or going somewhat fast I think. My car shorted out and my battery wires were burnt somewhat about 2 months ago but with electrical tape it was fixed I guess, so I'm not sure if maybe the electrical tape I put on it maybe is burning a little or it could be something more? I know it smelled like that right before my car shorted out last time but nothing has happened since then. Anyone know of any ideas where it could be from?

 

you fixed your battery cables with electrical tape?? there like $10 at autozone just buy new ones...

 

Do you have a large stereo system? Does it smell like it's coming from the engine bay or the cabin? You're going to have to eventually find your short or it will start a fire and your car may burn down. Burned wires can mean a short or a large electrical load.

 

I would buy new battery cables except I don't know how to put them on or whatever... which is the reason I put "I'm stupid" in my post lol.

I don't have a large stereo system, at least I don't think I do. It's just a plain ole radio, no CD or tape deck. Hmmm I guess I'll have someone look at it soon then.