Q: no indicator light comes on when I turn the key on.

asked by on February 02, 2017

when i start the car, the indications (like ABS,fuel quantity,indicator)and light that normally show on dashboard are not coming on.radio, air conditioning horn not working.but i can still drive the car engine and battery are working
My car has an automatic transmission.

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