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.

 

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!

 

Do you mean the key slot next to the shifter ? I have that taken apart and it doesnt start, or crank when its in park or neutral.

Also forgot to mention I replaced the starter about a year and a half ago.

 

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 ..

 

These cars have an issue with the ignition switch.
Now that it doesn't work at all, it should be easy to t-shoot.

 

Hey was there a solution to this? Sounds like the problem I'm having.

 

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

 

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

 

Have you checked that brake lights are coming on? If not, you've found the problem. I found that lubing the brake light switch (under dash near brake pedal) liberally w/ WD40 and exercising the switch fixed the switch permanently.

good luck

 

could this be the issue to my problem I described in my last post ? How is there a way that I could test the wires themselves

 

Move your neutral safety switch up a bit,see if that works