Q: Vehicle won't start

asked by on November 20, 2016

The steering wheel is locked, won't shift out of park, drivers window won't roll up, vehicle won't start, but headlights and power seats work. Ignition key turns but engine doesn't turnover. Jump start didn't work. Also has fairly new battery and new alternator.

My car has 55000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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