Q: My car will not start

asked by on February 05, 2017

My car will not start nor will it jump. I have a new battery a new starter. Water pump and timing chain recently replaced. Dashboard and lights and radio all come when the key is inserted but when I turn it to start everything goes off. Please help

My car has 185000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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