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Left work ... went into the grocery store ... was gone for about maybe 5 -10 minutes... came out and car wouldn't start.... lights came on .. radio worked... by the time my daughter came down 5 minutes ... went to start the car .... started right off..... car had been in park..... is my ignition switch going or possibly a sensor.... thank you

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Possibly the anti theft system. Next time this happens, look for a light on the dash that reads "security", or looks like a car with a lock thru it. If you see either of these lights, then you are experiencing a common and expensive problem on your antitheft system. Tho extremely common on GM vehicles, there are no recalls. This link explains the problem. Compare your symptoms. If the problem is the antitheft, there are ways to bypass and save money. http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

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