Q: I try to start my car but it won't start and my check engine light comes on

asked by on January 20, 2018

My car was just riding fine. I park it for a couple hours then i went back out to get in my car to go to the store now my car won't start and my check engine light is coming on.

My car has 12347 miles.

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