Why does my car smell like wires are burning?

2003 MERCURY SABLE
145,000 MILES
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STYLZ216
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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.
Nov 4, 2011 at 6:12 PM
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BILLYMAC
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this sounds like a failing heater blower motor.
Nov 4, 2011 at 6:19 PM
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