Q: Starting problems - 2008 Dodge Charger
At times my car may not start in park, I can put the car in neutral and it will start.. Well interior lights and headlights are staying on longer than they suppose to.. What could be wrong with my car? I have replace the ignition switch, gear shift, and starter
My car has 64000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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