Tiguan :: 2012 - Sometimes Smell Like Something Is Burning When Heat Is On
Dec 1, 2014
I have a 12 Tiguan and sometimes I get a burning smell when the heat is on. It sort of smells like wax burning. What it could be?
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Dec 1, 2014
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I'll be posting a picture tomorrow.
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