Q: Changed the fuel pump, spark plugs, and checked the battery. Still will not start.
It drove to work and when I went to start it it wouldn't start. It was just making a clicking like noise. I changed the spark plugs didn't work. Then checked the battery still wouldn't start. After changing the fuel pump it sounded like it might want to start but still won't start.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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