Car will only start in neutral?

mschmidt10k

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I've had my shifter (automatic - 67 coupe) out of the car for a while as I was replacing the bushings - I just plugged it back in, and now the car will only start in neutral (not in park).

Anybody know what's going on? Have I managed to do something bad to the neutral safety switch, for instance?

Thanks.

 

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PMRacing

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i would double check that neutral saftey switch, cause you know it can't be anything else but that.......your ignition is working since it starts in neutral, maybe you pulled a wire, and since they are old they crack pretty easy...

 

mschmidt10k

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It's located on the transmission underneath the car, right? What should I look for down there?

 

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Ronstang

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Sounds like you simpl need to adjust the neutral safet switch....since you tightened up the linkage. There are two small bolts that hold the switch on the tranny, loosen them up and move it a little and try again.

 

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Fomocohipo

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Ha i had that problem once, i checked like every possible electrial problem under the hood and felt pretty stupid when i realized that my shifter has a false click into park. I have to like put it in park and push it forward again so it clicks. Doubt thats your problem but yeah...

 

65fastback2+2

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how would the neutral safety switch keep it from starting in park???

 

1320stang

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The switch prevents the car from being started if it's not in park or neutral. If it is not in adjustment, it would not allow it to be started. For instance, it it was connected via the wires, but not bolted down and just hanging, the contacts would be open and the car wouldn't start in any gear.

 

65fastback2+2

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ahhhhhh got ya

 

mschmidt10k

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Cool - thanks for all the info, guys