Q: Alero won't start, no ignition coil recognition, service engine light, and beeping sound under glove compartment

asked by on May 20, 2016

My car won't start - just won't crank! No ignition coil recognition. I do have a service engine light and a beeping sound under the glove compartment. Can you help me know what this is?

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