Q: Car won't start.

asked by on July 09, 2016

I have a new battery. While driving I noticed radio volume had decreased. After refueling, dash, dome, and headlights would come on but no clicking when turning key. After jumpstart, as I drove and hit brakes, radio volume would go to nothing, but return when I took foot off brake.

My car has 137000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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