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I have a 2001 dodge durango. It just had the transmission rebuilt, (1 week ago). Now I am having problems with it starting. It starts fine most of the time but after stopping and going it won't start. When this happens I move the shifter to neutral to try and start it but it won't. Also the shifter does not show it being in neutral and when I put it in park it also does not show that it is in park. The other gears will show but not park or neutral. Could this be caused buy the neutral safety switch. I was told buy the mechanic that the ignition switch was the problem. I replaced it today and that was not the problem. HELP!

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Sounds like your neutral safety switch is not installed properly on the transmission or the shifter linkage is out of adjustment


take it back to the shop that just did the transmission rebuild and tell them what the problem is

if nothing else they need to fix the shifter not showing the correct gear

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Ya the neutral safety switch would cause that if the car doesnt think its in park or neutral it wont start

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SOURCE: 03 silverado neutral safety switch

possible but it can also be a range selecter switch problem. any work done on vehicle lately? pleas respone and i will try my best to help thanks.

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SOURCE: transmission shifter stuck in park

u broke the parking paw in the trans...this repair needs to b done at a service station

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