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Subject:Re: 91 GL won't start
From:Jim Felder
Date:Mon, 21 Feb 2011 08:32:07 -0600

I just went out and tried the suggestion about moving the shift lever
while trying to start, and it started. This means probably that it's
the safety switch. Where is it, what does it take to get to it and
replace it, and any tips from those who have done it?

Thanks,

Jim

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 7:21 AM, David Milo <dellaone@gmail.com> wrote:
> Also, try starting in neutral. I'm headed for my second safety switch
> replacement.
> Dave
>
> On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> No sound from the starter at all. It's been taking a number of tries
>> to start, but now it doesn't want to at all. It's an automatic so
>> maybe it could be the safety switch that only lets you start it in
>> park?
>>
>> I plugged the connector into a used (an not known good) switch and
>> tried to start it with a screwdriver. Same thing as the switch that's
>> in the car. Nothing at all.
>>
>> Any suggestions?
>>
>> Jim
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