Q: Cutting out won't start

asked by on July 07, 2016

I got into my car today, turned the key, but it didn’t start. It turned over, but nothing else happened. It has a new starter, a new alternator and the engine is receiving fuel. It started up for two days, so I thought my car problem was solved. It was also cutting out on me while I was driving. How can I fix this? Do you have any ideas? Thank you.

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