Q: i recently changed the starter to this car and now i have VSA engine light on that doesnt go away. how do I fix this?
I recently changed the starter on my car. when i finished the vsa light wont leave the dash and all of a sudden theres no power to the car. needless to say the gas pedal doesnt work anymore. also the shift makes the vehicle jerk either on reverse or in drive.
My car has 121000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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