Burning electrical smell from defroster vents

Guantes · 06-03-2016, 03:41 PM

Hello,

I have a 2006 325i. When i put my defroster on I start to smell burning electrical. If i change it to the front vents the smell slowly goes away. I am kind of lost since it only happens when the defroster is on. Any suggestions on where I should start to look?
I did get my water pump and thermostat changed 2 weeks ago if that would cause any issues.

Thanks in advance

Guantes · 06-05-2016, 02:28 AM

Okay I found the smell. It is coming from the wiring harness in the trunk of the car on the wheel well. I will snap pictures tomorrow when I have day light. Any ideas what might cause it to short or smell like it's burning?

Guantes · 06-05-2016, 06:09 PM

Here are the Pictures of the harness that smells like it is burning. I have an apt with my local Indy on Tuesday. Any ideas what it might be?

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Guantes New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ventura Ca iTrader: (0)	Okay I found the smell. It is coming from the wiring harness in the trunk of the car on the wheel well. I will snap pictures tomorrow when I have day light. Any ideas what might cause it to short or smell like it's burning?
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Guantes New Member 0 Rep 11 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Ventura Ca iTrader: (0)	Here are the Pictures of the harness that smells like it is burning. I have an apt with my local Indy on Tuesday. Any ideas what it might be? Attached Images __________________
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