Go to start dash lights just flash

Have 2002 regal 200k miles bought it used a couple of months ago was driving along, came to a stop engine died.. Now when you turn the key the dash lights flash and wont start. Car will start if you engage E-brake. As soon as you relase E-brake, it shuts off and dash light s flash. Also the floor shifter wont come out of park. Any ideas?


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tried diconecting e-brake switch. Dont have the origanl resistor imbeded key. Thought maybe a security pass key problem. Also with shifter problem, I could hear some type of solinod clicking near ignition switch and it feels real wam though cover