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>only 30 seconds
Idk, 30 seconds sounds like a very long time for something like this.
>Her car does have a distinct smell of molten plastic on the inside..
Molten wiring probably, doesn't necessarily have to be under the dash.
>what would likely be the next step?
If you think [thing] isn't working due to an electric issue, and you've already ruled out a blown fuse, you read the service manual for the car to find out how to check if [thing] is getting electricity, and if it is then you read on to find out how to check if [thing] is broken or not.