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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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'91 Explorer Safety Switch

I'm having a problem with what I believe is the nuetral safety switch on my 1991 Explorer. Can anyone tell me how to disconnect it??

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- Mike
 
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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Disconnecting it opens the circuit, which will disable the starter. What are your symptoms?
 
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:44 AM
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my symptoms are these:

can't get it into P.... will only go to R. (shift cable?) but, even so, I can't start it at ignition even when it's in N. i CAN however leave it in any gear and jump it via the solenoid with a screw driver. Once it's cranked, runs fine... like i said just can't get it into P
 
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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The first thing you should do is figure out the shifter problem. The NSS won't KEEP it from shifting, but if the shifter isn't working right, you can't expect the NSS to behave predictably. There's an adjustment under the truck for the cable, so get a Haynes manual or a Ford/Helm CD and find out how to set it up.
 
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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