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Starter wont disengage when in park or nutral when the key is in the off position , but will disengauge when in drive or reverse. starter is good i had it checked .

  • pal3013 Feb 06, 2009

    i have the exact same problem; started with cold weather in january. any suggestions would be welcome

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Sounds like it might be a neutral safety switch issue? or a solenoid these are good places to start!

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