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Old 27-09-2010, 08:26 AM   #1
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Hi guy's,

I have a 99 AU ute with column shift auto, which is not starting in park anymore, only nuetral.

I can feel the gears go into park, but the electrical still thinks its in reverse (reverse lights on when in park)

I had a search but couldn't find anything on this issue. Feels like a switch of some kind?

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Old 27-09-2010, 08:47 AM   #2
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could be the neutural switch on the gear box it self, which is playing up
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Old 27-09-2010, 08:59 AM   #3
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I have had the same problem on a wreck i bought a while ago. Starts fine in neutral but not always on park. I have not tried fixing it yet but the gear selector is just slightly out of adjustment. When i hold it further on the position of park or will start fine. hope that makes sense.

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Old 27-09-2010, 09:00 AM   #4
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park nutral switch on the gear box its held on by 2 to 3 8mm screws its the white thing with 2 plugs going into it you cant miss it
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Old 27-09-2010, 09:15 AM   #5
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Loosen them, adjust it more forward and retighten. Its quite fun to do
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Old 27-09-2010, 10:11 AM   #6
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Linkage bushes could be worn and need replacing.
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Old 27-09-2010, 11:03 AM   #7
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Cheers guys,

will have a look and post results.

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Old 27-09-2010, 11:20 AM   #8
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INHIBITOR switch guys. And if that is what it is, i have a spare new one you can have for the right price.
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