Did you already send it back? I like many others are not as advanced as you are but, it got me thinking a little bit more. Have you moved to turbo to the right side and vice-versa? It would confirm your issue if it now started smoking out the right side.....
Might be worth a shot..... Plus I work in Sac so I can always come by and bring some starbucks or food over so you can keep working on it....