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Burning smell?

This is a discussion on Burning smell? within the General Tech Discussion forums, part of the W Body Tech category; My 2000 Grand Prix GTP just signaled my ses light and now I smell a burning smell from the engine. ...

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    My 2000 Grand Prix GTP just signaled my ses light and now I smell a burning smell from the engine. The temperature is fine, and there is no smoke. Help please?

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    What does it smell like? Wiring?

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    as stated on the other thread.. i think it maybe the spark plug wire on a manifold possibly or a wire frying... check ya code
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    Can't help much without knowing what the code is.
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