Clutch fried on 2007 Hyundai Tuscon

Bad clutch, wiring even bad ground.

You do not say whether it is auto or manual, but I assume manual, and by the sounds of it the clutch is slipping due to wear.

There is a test you can do. Start the engine, put it in 3rd gear, apply the foot brake, and let the clutch out. The engine should promptly stall, and if not, you need a replacement clutch.
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Sounds like your clutch is very fried ? worn out.

You need to have a look at your clutch. The burning smell is the clutch slipping.

if you can smell burnt friction material, and if possible see it around trans, ( will look like black fibers everywhere) you fried your clutch plate.

Check for oil leaks running onto the manifold or muffler. Check that the fan belts are tight and not slipping Check for wires touiching hot bits. Check that the oil filler cap is fitted tightly

to all those posting about tuscon clutch problems.... seems this is a common prob..! my tucson 55 plate cdx (38k miles) is curently in repair . 1. i started having problems finding 2nd gear, this occured for a few weeks. 2. then i lost most of tension in clutch pedal,.
I got a mate to fit a new master cylynder (1hour work), and that seemed to resolve the problem.... but only for several weeks....! eventually i was unable to find most gears on selection.... the dealership fitted a new slave cylynder today (3.5 hours work) but called me to inform me it still has not resolved the problem and they will now replace the complete clutch system (6.8 hours work) sadly my warranty has just expired...!!

timing belt bad

hi there! i was a master tech 4 hyundai. sorry to say this was and is a common problem as it has a dual mass flywheel. take it to your dealer and they will replace the the flywheel and clutch, this depending on milage ect could be covered under warranty, or to a minamum charge to yourself.
any problems please feel free 2 contact myself.

many thanks

Dominic Hill

well i have a 93 mx3 and mine had a slight smell of rubber never really did care but most likely the radiator needs to be flushed because of the hoses getting old and hot and well the heatercore could put out the smell