1996 gmc safari van

1986 GMC SAFARI
89,000 MILES • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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MARIAROBERT1167
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i just started the van and drove approx. one mile started to smell heavily of wires or plastic burning. what should i check?
Mar 31, 2011 at 1:43 PM
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JDL
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Hunting a smell is like hunting a needle in a haystack. Check the fuse box. Check wiring under the dash and under the hood. If the smell is more concentrated under the hood, start looking there. Could be anywhere?
Mar 31, 2011 at 4:04 PM
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