Q: not starting in park
My Mitsubishi Limited is having problems starting sometimes when I start my engine. It won't start in park, but it will start when I shift to neutral. If I put it in reverse it won't go through. So I have to shift it again until it will go into reverse. What could be wrong with my car?
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