Q: Car turned on than turned off now won't start no clicking noise when turn the ignition but lights work

asked by on August 10, 2017

My car turned in than shut off on its own now won't start at all . No clicking sound when turn the key in the ignition but lights and all work

My car has 25000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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