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Subject:Re: 91 GL won't start
From:Larry Alofs
Date:Mon, 21 Feb 2011 10:14:54 -0500

It's been quite a while since I worked on one, but as I recall, if you
unscrew the cover around the base of the shifter and lift it up you
will be able to find and study the switches.  They may just need a
little cleaning or adjusting.

Larry A.

On Mon, Feb 21, 2011 at 9:32 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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