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There are many different reasons why you may want to delete a phone pairing from your Uconnect phone system. To do so is easy. Press the Uconnect phone button, which looks like a phone and is located on your...

Since the problem is only on one side, you can rule out the fuse and other parts of the circuit that are shared by both bulbs. I would look closely at the connector for the nonfunctional bulb, as it may...

It sounds like the left front brake was stuck in the applied position. The constant friction overheated the brake pads and they started smoking. Heating up may have caused the brake fluid temperature to reach it's boiling point. Even though...

If you see the loose fuel cap warning shown in the vehicle information display, it usually means that the gas cap isn’t screwed down all the way. If the gas cap’s seal doesn’t lock in, the system will detect a...

If the brakes have been applied, heat will be conducted from the rotor to the wheel and thence to the lug nuts. However, the braking has to be fairly significant and continuous, such as in stop and go driving, for...

Hi There, It sounds like you may have a faulty traction control module. When the car shuts off and sits for 15-20 minutes as you describe, this gives the module time to reset itself which then allows you to drive...

Noise of that type is due to a failed or failing bearing in one of the pulleys or accessories (e.g., alternator, water pump, A/C compressor) that is driven by the serpentine belt, the belt is not properly tensioned, or the...

Hi there. The transmission could have an issue with the shift solenoids. Check the wiring harness to the transmission case and make sure that it is plugged in. 3rd gear is the only forward gear in a 4L60E transmission that...

Hi there. The technician you went to could be on to something there with the shaking and possibly having moisture in the fuel tank. However, it sounds like you could be having an intermittent electrical component fault which can be...

Hi there. Sounds like the shifter module motor or shifter rail is not working properly. Check the wiring on the shifter module motor on the transfer case and see if the wires are split or damaged. If the wires are...

You're probably right about the drive belt. The belt that turns the power steering pump also turns the water pump, so if it fails, it won't be long before the car overheats. The coolant will boil and you might see...

The Service StabiliTrak message can appear in the driver information center (DIC). When the DIC displays this alert, the StabiliTrak system is not properly working, and needs to be serviced. When the StabiliTrak issue is resolved, the alert will go...

This is a sure sign of a shorted mass airflow sensor. The reason it starts with it off is the computer sees no mass air signal and replaces it with an internal memory fake signal to use. This will let...

Hello. Without knowing the make and model of your vehicle, it hard to definitively give insight on the exact component that has failed. In general, when the door is opened, the switch turns on the interior lights. If the lights...

The Powertrain malfunction/reduced power is a warning that is illuminated when the vehicle is experiencing a condition - that if driven can cause damage to the engine, transmission or drivetrain. The warning is to let you know to decrease the...

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Hi there. This is typically due to the spare tire being installed and the brake system sensors not aligned due to the different size wheel and tire combo. I'd recommend getting the tire replaced or repaired, correctly installed and having...

Hello the "Error 55" usually indicates a failed wheel speed sensor (or dirt or corrosion preventing one of them from reading correctly). This failure is probably what is turning on your ABS warning, and prevents cruise control from working (intentional)....

It sounds like you may have a weak battery, a failing voltage regulator or failing alternator. As you may know, the alternator charges the battery while the engine runs by generating amperage and recharging the battery while the engine turns...

Hi, thanks for writing in. What you are describing happened to me personally a few weeks ago. It sounds like one (or both) of the accessory drive belt(s) that turn your alternator, water pump, and power steering pump is...

Hello, thank you for writing in. The first thing you should do is test the battery, or just go ahead and jump start it. Chances are the battery has simply died. If the vehicle starts, you will want to drive...

First, let's make sure about some terminology before I proceed. I will assume the motor is actually turning over. If the car is trying to start, the motor has to be turning over or it is not trying to start....

Your car’s rear seats are designed to fold down to provide you with more room for hauling gear or other items. Doing so is actually pretty simple, and here are the steps you need to follow: Take the center...

Hi there. Typically when you accelerate and the engine or steering wheel is vibrating, it's due to motor or engine mounts being worn out. During acceleration, the motor mounts the engine vibrates naturally as RPM's increase. Engine mounts are the...

Hello. In some cases, the ticking or clicking noise while driving you're hearing can be caused by either a wheel bearing that is faulty, a rotor that is warped or CV joint that is damaged. It's best to have a...