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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
>> >
>> >
>
>