Q: Car won't turn over

asked by on February 15, 2017

I turned off my car one night and the next morning it wouldn't start. I've checked the computer and put a new starter on, still no power. It will crank over if it's wired directly. Help!?

My car has 110000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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