Q: I have a 2006 h3 hummer, its blowing the 30 amp starter fuse every once in a while. I dont know why

Your windows should operate without too many problems for a long time. However, if you have to replace the battery, or the battery dies and you have to be jumped off, you’ll need to initialize them again. Don’t worry. It’s...

There may come a time when you need to wipe the information from your HandsFreeLink® (HFL) system. Perhaps you’re selling the car and don’t want that information going to the buyer. Maybe you’re passing the car down to your college...

When playing music from a USB device through the sound system, there are two ways to select a file: Rotate the TURN-Scroll knob to the desired file. Use the up and down arrows on the Seek Track button to scroll...

Hello. The specific causes are numerous and have been set forth in numerous Technical Service Bulletins (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-use-a-technical-service-bulletin-by-parker-hill) for your vehicle model. They are also dependent on VIN number (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/how-to-decode-a-vin-vehicle-identification-number-by-jason-unrau). A mechanic would have to systemically rule out each cause in...

You should not try and clean an O2 sensor or it will damage it. If the sensor has carbon black on it and you fixed the engine for running too rich then try to put O2 sensor back in the...

Hi there. Check the ignition coils and see if they are getting hot. Also, check the spark plugs and wires and see when the last time they were replaced. Old spark plugs will rust up causing a resistance and a...

Hi there. In order for an engine to start, the ignition relay needs to send an electric signal to activate the fuel system, ignition system and eventually the starter to crank the motor. This happens in three possible ways. First,...

Hi there. When the codes P0420 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0420-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-1-by-jamahl-walker) and P0430 (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/p0430-obd-ii-trouble-code-catalyst-system-efficiency-below-threshold-bank-2-by-spencer-clayton) come up, usually the catalytic converter has failed, but before you determine if you need to replace the catalytic converter, consider checking the following: A damaged or failed oxygen sensor...

The most common cause for getting code P0480 on this car is the cooling fan has a problem and should be checked for proper operation and replace electrical cooling fan and fan relay as needed.