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I agree with the steps to take, but I think the odor could be a clue to what’s going on and should'nt be ignored.
If the odor is wire insulation overheating, that's usually caused by a short circuit or overload and for whatever reason a fuse isn't blowing.
All the time it's overheating, it's doing more damage to the wire and maybe the harness.
I'd be checking for spark, but also paying attention where the odor might be coming from and finding out why.
If it IS a shorting wire or wires, that could be your whole problem and may be an easy fix (once you get at it).
If the odor is wire insulation overheating, that's usually caused by a short circuit or overload and for whatever reason a fuse isn't blowing.
All the time it's overheating, it's doing more damage to the wire and maybe the harness.
I'd be checking for spark, but also paying attention where the odor might be coming from and finding out why.
If it IS a shorting wire or wires, that could be your whole problem and may be an easy fix (once you get at it).