Q: Will not turn over to fire 2008 Chevrolet Silverado

asked by on January 23, 2017

Rat chewed up some of the wiring. Spliced wires for a quick fix to get home. Now the truck won't turn over. Just gives a click sound.

My car has 203000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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