Q: I switched my steering lock and now my key won't work on my car. What should I do?
my car wouldnt start and my steering wheel was locked so i switched the steering lock. now my key fabs wont turn on my car. how can i get them programed to my car?
My car has 103456 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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