Q: I put my key in the ignition tried to start my car and nothing happened.took the key out and now my car is stuck in start mode

asked by on May 22, 2017

I tried to start my car and nothing happened.took the key out and now my car is stuck in start mode even without key in the ignition
My car has an automatic transmission.

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