Q: I recently replaced my manual 5 speed transmission. We have one cord that may be keeping it from starting. The cord is quite longe

asked by on December 21, 2017

I recently replaced my manual 5 speed transmission. We have one cord that may be keeping it from starting. The cord is quite longe

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.

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