Q: I have a 1999 Oldsmobile intrigue 3.5. I pulled up to the house to park and put my car in reverse, the engine cut off but everythi
I have a 1999 Oldsmobile intrigue 3.5. I pulled up to the house to park and put my car in reverse, the engine cut off but everything else like lights and ac were still on. I have a new starter and I put oil and power steering fluid in. Still the car will not crank back up. It acts as if it wants to start when I turn but it won't catch. Please what could it be?
My car has 177000 miles.
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