Q: My car will not start
Hello so I had a worn out ignition cylinder so I replaced it myself... Okay I finished that step now I cant turn my engine on the security light doesnt blink nor stays on it turns right off after 5 seconds... What can I do to fix this problem without going to the shop
My car has 140000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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