Q: Ignition issue - 1994 Mitsubishi

asked by on October 04, 2016

Sometimes the ignition starts right away but sometimes I have to wiggle it until the engine starts. What is the problem. Please advise.

My car has 222220 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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