Q: Issues starting
My car battery died a few weeks ago and I replaced it. However, three times this week the car has difficulty starting. It will even start, then immediately die. I have to turn and hold the key for a moment while giving it some gas to get it going. I know it is not the battery, as I just replaced my old one. How would I know if it is the spark plugs, or the spark plug wiring? Short of those two issues, I am not sure what else it could be. Thanks!
My car has 103000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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