

| Subject: | Re: 91 GL won't start |
| From: | Jim Felder |
| Date: | Mon, 21 Feb 2011 09:02:31 -0600 |
Where is it? I have never done anything to an automatic before and I know nothing about them. Jim On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:57 AM, Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@gmail.com> wrote: > When I got my 91 auto about 3 years ago, I had the same problem. Luckily, > the PO had it fixed about 3 months prior and I took it back to the dealer > and they fixed it in about 15 minutes.� IIRC, you can flip it over and use > it longer.� I have not had the problem again in 3 years.� I believe that > others will chime in. > Michael in San Antonio > 91GL Weekender AT 2.1L 'Gringo' > > > > On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 8:32 AM, Jim Felder <jim.felder@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> 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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