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The heated seats and steering will take longer in colder weather to get warm. It is not designed to get too hot. The engine heater relies on the engine getting warmed up since it uses engine cooling system for the...

This issue is common enough that YourMechanic (https://www.yourmechanic.com) has devoted a diagnostic and service page to this problem of faults in power seats (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-seat-is-not-working-inspection). Indeed, if you simply request a power seat diagnostic (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/power-seat-is-not-working-inspection) the responding certified mechanic will promptly...

Hello. In order to answer your question in the most specific manner I would require a little bit more details on the make and model. Generally speaking, language settings can be changed in via the vehicle's display menu. The instructions...

Hello. Some dealers do offer installation of aftermarket parts (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/all-about-aftermarket-parts) and accessories. However, this will vary from dealer to dealer. I would check your local dealerships to see if they are able to install aftermarket accessories. If not, then a...

Hello. It appears that some models of FX37 are equipped with XM tuners and some are not. You can check to see if your vehicle has one, however, it may be entirely possible that it does not and that the...

Since the problems go away when the radio harness is unplugged, this sounds like a bad ground, or loose power supply connection related to that installation. The Ignition Off Draw fuse is on the main fuse block. Your Owner's Manual...

This requires Saab-specific expertise to reset the alarm system. Check with your Saab dealer, an independent Saab repair facility, or a professional mechanic, like YourMechanic, with this Saab-specific expertise.

Hello there, the 2015 Kia Forte is only equipped with the analog style speedometer and it is not possible to get both the analog signal and a digital readout. As for the voice recognition software, the inability for the system...

Hello there, chances are there is a bit more going on than just blowing a fuse (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/fuse-replacement). When a fuse blows there a few possible causes such as a failing radio, short in the wiring, or too much load on...

Your power points are supplied direct battery through fuses 3 and 15 in the battery junction box. You would need to alter the wiring of them to have them switched power.

Hi there. From the description you have given, it's hard to determine whether it is the engine that won't turn or the key won't turn. If it is the engine not turning over. It could be the starter (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/starter-replacement). The...

I do believe that the clock spring will still work considering that the steering wheel is the same and the steering wheel travel is the same. The best way to be certain is to compare the part numbers from the...

Hello. The exact speaker sizes depend on whether or not your vehicle is equipped with a Bose system. If it not, then your vehicle uses 2 x 3.5" tweeters in the dash, 2 x 6.5" speakers in the doors, and...

You can get an aftermarket radio set up, but it may interfere with the natural functions of the vehicle. If you want to keep functionality through the vehicle, you will want to consult the dealer on your options as man...

It would seem the issue is a connection problem. If the wire from the windshield to the radio has been cut or pinched, it could be a short causing your radio to not function at all. There are ways to...

The accessory belt is used to turn any accessory by the crankshaft of the engine any time the engine is running, without having a direct mechanical connection. The belt is used by the engine to turn all the accessories at...

Hello there, when the anti-theft system engages it can prevent the vehicle from running properly or starting (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/car-is-not-starting-inspection) at all. This can be from a variety of issues but the most common would be a security module failure or a...

Without knowing the exact model, it is hard to make an accurate assessment. All of the main power distribution comes through fusible links so these will need to be checked. It is possible one of these links has burned and...