Had a fender bender not big and will turn over but will not stay started

1988 JEEP WAGONEER
200,000 MILES • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHIRLEY1975
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In the winter i slid an hit a pole, hardly no damage on my vehicle. Since then I have not been able to start my vehicle. We have changed the starter and now it starts but will not say started. It is like the key will not stay in the started position. Any ideas?
Oct 15, 2015 at 3:55 PM
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check wires in area of damage for hitting body and insulation broken then check the fusible links in pic for burnt up
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Oct 16, 2015 at 7:45 AM
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