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Old 09-25-2009, 08:31 PM
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Weird Ignition Thing

For about two weeks I've been having this problem. When I get in the car and try to start it, it does nothing. I have to tap the gear shift and then it will start. It's like it isn't all the way in park or something, but it clearly is. Anyone know what this is all about?
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Old 09-25-2009, 08:52 PM
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Re: Weird Ignition Thing

It could be the Neutral Safety Switch starting to go.
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Old 09-25-2009, 10:54 PM
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Re: Weird Ignition Thing

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It could be the Neutral Safety Switch starting to go.
Agreed, you can also switch to (N)eutral and see if that works, it sounds like the switch contacts on the Park side are going.
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Old 09-26-2009, 11:28 AM
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Re: Weird Ignition Thing

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For about two weeks I've been having this problem. When I get in the car and try to start it, it does nothing. I have to tap the gear shift and then it will start. It's like it isn't all the way in park or something, but it clearly is. Anyone know what this is all about?
Mine has done this since I replaced the transmission 5 years ago. I never got the linkage lined up right. If I pull back on the shifter while in park it will not start, If I push it forward it will.

I like to think of it as my personal starter kill security system.
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