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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 05:32 PM
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Starting problem

1989 F250

It is one of these "turn the key, nothing happens" situations. Not even clicks from the starter solenoid. The lights, radio, etc. are all working. I replaced the starter solenoid (relay) with no effect.

I get this about 1 time out of 3. It seems to get better when I move the gear into "R" and then back into "P" - all the way. It is something in the steering column. How do I adjust or replace it?
 
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Old Jul 22, 2003 | 05:39 PM
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Starting problem

Neutral start /Back up light switch !
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 05:07 PM
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Is it hard to get to?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 06:14 PM
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Here's an illustration

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=113902


Check the 10 from last post.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2003 | 07:53 PM
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Thanks but I don't see anything about the neutral safety switch there. I will check my FSM, I know it talks about it.
 
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