Q: I have A 2006 Ford Taurus I went to Start my car last night and nothing happened when I turne My key everything in the car came on

asked by on November 27, 2017

When I turned My key moth happened the lights heat and everything comes on it’s just when I turn My key nothing happenes

My car has 206000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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