Syrup burn smell near my steering wheel

Could be wires, possibly a fluid issue. Check radiator, brake fluid, check the overflow tank for the radiator, look under the car for any leaks, if you park it in the same spot at home for example, do you see any dried up or fresh small puddles from under the car?

If it keeps going like that I personally would have it looked at

Glycol often has that smell. It a main ingredient of anti freeze. check for coolent leaks, cracked hoses that sort of thing. Heater core could be bad.

If it’s inside the vehicle, most likely a heater core. It’s the only place coolant enters the passenger compartment.

Monitor coolant level to verify. If this is the worst possible time ever to have an expensive car repair, you can bypass it, but you won’t have heat

Some wires burning

Just curious if it happens when you start the car or after the car has been running for a while.

You have a short in the wiring inside the steering column. Get it checked!!

It might be a coolant leak, you should probably check it

Did you have a latte or mocha while driving? Possibly splash some while sailing over a speed bump or pothole?

It’s serious, don't drive it. That sweet syrup smell is coolant, could be a heater core or other leak. Get a mechanic to check it. Be safe

Beware toxic fumes ,get it checked A.S.A
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Antifreeze has a pancake syrup smell when its old or is burning. You probably have a heater core leak