Defective ignition coil(s) Bad spark plug(s), spark plug wires, or spark plug boots. Faulty fuel injector(s) Malfunctioning fuel delivery system (fuel pump, fuel pump relay, fuel injectors, or fuel filter) Major engine vacuum leak. EGR valve stuck in the wide open position. Clogged EGR ports.
The following conditions can sometimes cause smelly urine, but they are uncommon: 1  urinary stones â these may cause an ammonia-like odour (read about bladder stones and kidney stones) 2  a bladder fistula â this is an abnormal connection between your intestines and bladder.
Potentially harmful causes of urine odor. Urine odor may be caused by infection, inflammation, or other conditions of the urinary tract (kidneys, ureters, bladder and urethra) or the reproductive organs. Urine odor can also be caused by diseases that affect the urinary tract as well as other organs and body systems. Causes of urine odor related to the urinary tract include: Cystitis (bladder inflammation or infection), which can produce a foul urine odor.