2001 BMW 525i smell coming through vents

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ROBERTVMITCHELL
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Smells problem
2001 BMW 525i 141000 miles

Hi, at times when the car is running a burning smell comes through the vents. It doesn't matter if the AC is running or not and the car does not indicate that it is overheating. Could it maybe be a loose wire or something in the engine or dash? Would donate but I must have missed the explanation on how it works.
Feb 25, 2010 at 9:38 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The aroma is possibly oil on the manifold from a leaky valve cover gasket.
Feb 28, 2010 at 2:23 AM
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