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Old May 27, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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When I shift from reverse to nuetral on a 1977 F-150 the starter kicks in for a mili-second.Truck won't crank but in Park or N. Any ideas? And Thank You Veterans.
 
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Old May 27, 2002 | 12:04 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 27-May-02 AT 01:05 PM (EST)]You probably have a short that goes to the wire that's attached to the S terminal of the starter solenoid.
I'd check the neutral safety/start switch.


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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 04:26 AM
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Dead on ,as usual. Bad nuetral safty switch. Thanks for the heads up.
 
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Old Jun 1, 2002 | 05:52 AM
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