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Old May 12th, 2013, 07:56 AM
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Car dead...had to move shifter to get started

OK I take a ride and shut off car to see an old barn. When I get back in car and try to start it NOTHING! There was no engagement of starter. All idiot lights came on as I turned key but nothing. So I moved gear shift to neutral, again nothing. I place again in park and nothing. I move shifter back and forth and place in park again, turn key and varrooom. Am I looking at a neutral kill sensor and if so what are my options??? Be kind.... it just seems every year its something!!
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Old May 12th, 2013, 07:59 AM
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Neutral safety switch out of adjustment.

Easy to fix - just loosen two fastening screws and slide switch into better alignment.

I kinda like them like that as a theft deterrent - you have to push the shifter upward slightly when in Park to start - no kid stealing your car will know this.

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Old May 12th, 2013, 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MDchanic
Neutral safety switch out of adjustment.

Easy to fix - just loosen two fastening screws and slide switch into better alignment.

I kinda like them like that as a theft deterrent - you have to push the shifter upward slightly when in Park to start - no kid stealing your car will know this.

- Eric
YEP.......Something getting wore out or out of adjustment is all
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Old May 12th, 2013, 12:23 PM
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You can adjust that switch that may fix it. I found on my car one of the contacts inside the switch was dirty, I took it apart, cleaned it put it back together, never another problem.
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