Shut off while driving and will not start

2016 FIAT 500X
54,653 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KIRA MCCLURE
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While driving the car made a screeching noise and shut off engine. Stopped and put car in park. White smoke came from under the hood and stopped quickly after ten seconds. Tried to start car but brake pedal was locked. Radio and all turned on fine. There were not indication lights of a warning. Car is a push button start car.
Jun 5, 2018 at 2:23 AM
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Hello,

Please remove the serpentine belt and try to start the car. It sounds like an accessory has locked up here is a guide to help you remove the belt and diagrams below to show you how to remove the belt on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/replace-serpentine-belt

Check out the diagrams (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem.

Cheers, Ken
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Jun 7, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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