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JP · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 15:56 Post subject: won't start in park

i have a 92 3.1td auto that is failing to start in park. the starter won't even turn or crank the engine, however put it in neutral and she goes first time. is this the starter motor or a poor connection somewhere?

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greasemonkey · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 16:06 Post subject:

Hi
i thought autos only ever started in neutral anyway
cheers
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markymoan · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 16:07 Post subject:

Its not the starter, it will be the selector switch.
Someone more knowledgable on autos will be able to explain better.
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Topvaux · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 16:35 Post subject:

It should start in Neutral or Park.

Like Marky says, it's the selector or detent switch. Don't have enough specific knowledge to tell you where to look but somebody will.

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 19:49 Post subject:

autos start in park and neutral
press in the button and push forward in fact
1 does ur keys come out of the ignition ?????
2 put keys in ignition turn so that the lights on dash illuminate then press in the button on gear stick then sellect L ,then put it back in2 park macking sure that it lever has gone all the way home untill u hear a click that is now in park now turnn the key to start
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JP · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 0:48 Post subject:

yeah the keys come out no probs. is this gonna be a problem for a WoF in nz?

Grandad · ******* Joined: 22 Sep 2005 Posts: 1902 Location: NORFOLK

it could be a fault with the neutral start position switch on the side of the gearbox it probably need s cleaning can be taken off with care dismantled and cleaned fresh grease inside and reassembled
the contacts get seized up as the grease inside goes hard

JP · Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2007 2:48 Post subject:

thanks i'm already looking there today as my reversing lights won't go on when i shift into reverse unless its warmed up to normal temp, even then i've gotta reverse about 10m before they kick in

THE QUIET ONE · Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2007 13:29 Post subject:

gear box censor ill post pics and diagra up in a mo when fixed the bloody scanner

JP · Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2007 23:37 Post subject:

thanks quiet one, that would be most helpful