Q: Okay I walked outside to put the key in to turn over the car. All lights come on and off but the brake light stays on and flashes when I turn over
Okay I walked outside to put the key in to turn over the car. All lights come on and off but the brake light stays on and flashes when I turn over
My car has 180000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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