Q: Won't start
My car will crank and crank but will not turn over I replaced spark plugs but was wondering if the coil pack would cause it to crank but not fire. I'm using the car as a demolition derby car as well is there anyway to wire the ignition to avoid using a key
My car has an automatic transmission.
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