Tranny or Ignition switch ?
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Tranny or Ignition switch ?
Whats up folks, first time posting.. Actually I jut registered ! Awesome site !
Here's my problem:
I have a 96 2.5 TL (gotta love inline 5's lol ), and for the last few months I had to put her in neutral to start her up. Every once in a while it would start in park, but it always started in neutral. I'm thinking of buying an RL soon so I wasnt to concerned with fixing it right away. Two days ago however, the car just wouldnt start, no matter if it was in Park or neutral, I tried wiggling the shifter and cranking, nothing. Now I'm not new to any of this, I was an ASE certified tech about 7 years ago, but left the industry. I took apart the center console to investigate, nothing out of the ordinary. Its really hot out and before I start trying to get to the ignition switch or crawling underneath to check out the tranny switch, I figured I'd look for some schematics/troubleshooting tips before I proceeded. I found this site so I'm posting this and then seeing if I can download a manuel with exploded views.
Thanks all and I'll check back in a few. Hopefully I'll get some responses.
Here's my problem:
I have a 96 2.5 TL (gotta love inline 5's lol ), and for the last few months I had to put her in neutral to start her up. Every once in a while it would start in park, but it always started in neutral. I'm thinking of buying an RL soon so I wasnt to concerned with fixing it right away. Two days ago however, the car just wouldnt start, no matter if it was in Park or neutral, I tried wiggling the shifter and cranking, nothing. Now I'm not new to any of this, I was an ASE certified tech about 7 years ago, but left the industry. I took apart the center console to investigate, nothing out of the ordinary. Its really hot out and before I start trying to get to the ignition switch or crawling underneath to check out the tranny switch, I figured I'd look for some schematics/troubleshooting tips before I proceeded. I found this site so I'm posting this and then seeing if I can download a manuel with exploded views.
Thanks all and I'll check back in a few. Hopefully I'll get some responses.
#2
First thought is nuetral safety switch does go out on these- some models have a plug you remove on the shift plate and stick the key in to depress the switch and get out of Park in emergency. The fact its there says its a problem!
#3
Originally Posted by 01tl4tl
First thought is nuetral safety switch does go out on these- some models have a plug you remove on the shift plate and stick the key in to depress the switch and get out of Park in emergency. The fact its there says its a problem!
Also forgot to mention I replaced the starter about a year and a half ago.
#4
i got the same problem when it does not start on park or neutran o put it on park then push the car u hear a clic then it turns on . HOW can i fix it is not funny when u are getting out of work an everyone is looking ..
#7
Solution is to determine whether ignition system is getting 12V supply from keyswitch. Check (Blk/yel usually) wire at distributor or COP's for power. If no power, then ignition switch assy is problem. If you have power, then you may have a bad distributor (2.5TL) or bad wires (2.5TL), or bad spark plugs.
good luck
good luck
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Can someone help me im having these problems as well but i dont know the case it never shifts out of park by pushing the brake petal i always have to use the key shift slot and now i sometimes have to satrt it in nuetral if its the igniton switch or idk can u help me with the specifics ?? much appreciated
#9
Can someone help me im having these problems as well but i dont know the case it never shifts out of park by pushing the brake petal i always have to use the key shift slot and now i sometimes have to satrt it in nuetral if its the igniton switch or idk can u help me with the specifics ?? much appreciated
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Solution is to determine whether ignition system is getting 12V supply from keyswitch. Check (Blk/yel usually) wire at distributor or COP's for power. If no power, then ignition switch assy is problem. If you have power, then you may have a bad distributor (2.5TL) or bad wires (2.5TL), or bad spark plugs.
good luck
good luck
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