Wouldn't start

grabeb

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Daughter at school last night, calls and her 01 Sport won't start. I went up to bail her out. After checking several things, still couldn't get it to make a noise. After calling in for a tow, I decided to check things out again and turns out it was the shifter. I knew I was missing something, I'm too used to column shift. I know it's likely the neutral safety, but I don't know if this is going to be ongoing until replaced or if she just didn't fully put in park.

Any input?
 
The stuff I read seems to point more at the wire harness than the switch. I look at when she's home and see how everything looks. I'm guessing just buy a new one and throw it in?
 
If it was anyone other than a teenager I'd jumper out the switch.

Switches are cheap enough...easy fix on the side of the transmission.

-Mac
 
If it was anyone other than a teenager I'd jumper out the switch.

Switches are cheap enough...easy fix on the side of the transmission.

-Mac

This is it correct? Sorry even with flash didn't come out very bright. Right above starter?

Anyone know socket size? Save me a min.

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Might be. I've got a 97 with a manual.

The factory service manuals are available for download in the resources section and it'll have a procedure to test the switch and how to replace.

-Mac