Q: Push button engine won't start, dashboard light turns on, steering locked, brake stiff
I tried to start the car, I hear ignition sound 3 times but suddenly dies off. Engine didn't start but dashboard is on, steering is locked, brake feels stiff. No sound from the ignition after that when I press button.
My car has 28000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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