Q: The car has full power but does not crank over

asked by on July 30, 2016

I have replaced the starter twice I have replaced the starter relay and the ignition switch I have also replaced both positive and negative battery cables and checked wiring and the grounds and it still won't start

My car has 80000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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