Q: I have a 99 kia sephia. It's been rigged with a toggle switch. Lately have had trouble starting car. Could the toggle burn out and
My car continues to not start after a jump. Wondering if the toggle switch can be the issue. Stuck in a parking lot with children.
My car has 118073 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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