Q: 1994 Chevy C1500 won't start even when jumped

asked by on January 30, 2017

not getting any electricity at all, wont turn over, no lights in cabin or anywhere else. has gas and should atleast turn over but just doesnt

My car has 200000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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