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2003 Mercury Sable Repair Question


Topics covered: Noise, Blower motor, Burning plastic.
Mileage: 145,000 miles.

Asked on November 5, 2011

Why does my car smell like wires are burning?

I first noticed my the car making a grinding noise when I turned the heat on, the noise stopped but now it smells like burning plastic/wires when I turn it on. There is no problem when the heat is turned off.
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Replied on November 5, 2011

this sounds like a failing heater blower motor.

Tiny Answered by billymac (expert)
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