Q: Starter problem due to several possible issues.

asked by on January 07, 2016

Car won't start. Battery is only 6 months old, so should be okay. I tried to jump it several times to no avail. The electronics all come on, but it won't turn over. My thoughts are that it is either the starter, spark plugs, or some kind of problem with the security system, though I am not entirely sure.

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