Q: Turn the key, nothing happens

asked by on September 07, 2017

Put the key, turn it makes a click noise, but the engine does nothing. Bought a new starter, but still nothing! What can it be. Has gas and a working battery

My car has 201779 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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