Q: previous dead battery fir no apparent reason. now switches on steering column not working. no lights turn signals wipers
After battery died, two warning lights staying on, airbad and brake. Now switches on steering column not working. No lights signals wipers...hazards work fine.headlights still flash when alarm is set
My car has 120000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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