Neutral safety switch question? No start Prob!
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Neutral safety switch question? No start Prob!
I have been having trouble with my truck not starting.I found that I have to pull my shifter a little to get the safety switch to let it start.
Does this have to be adjusted in the steering column or down on the trans?
Does this have to be adjusted in the steering column or down on the trans?
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should be in the range selector switch on the side of the tranny. couple a 8mm bolts IIRC.its right where the shift linkage goes into the side of the tranny. its been awhile but I think there is a "slot" or line that should line up if the tranny is in neutral. place tranny in "N" and see if it lines up underneath. some one will chime in thats smarter than me.
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should be in the range selector switch on the side of the tranny. couple a 8mm bolts IIRC.its right where the shift linkage goes into the side of the tranny. its been awhile but I think there is a "slot" or line that should line up if the tranny is in neutral. place tranny in "N" and see if it lines up underneath. some one will chime in thats smarter than me.
That's where mine was last week. But then it is a 7.3 4wd
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Posted by Roland (Mueckster) on FTE 4-17-2009 Thanks Roland
Cable and Bracket Adjustment
Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
Place an eight pound weight on the gearshift lever. (Just apply some downward force on th lever)
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever. (Lever on left side of Trans)
Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.
Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
Place the manual control lever in the first gear position.
Move the manual control lever two detents to the (D) position.
Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
Lock the transmission shift cable lock tab.
Lower the vehicle.
Carefully move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1-5 must be repeated and include digital TR or TR sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.
This picture may be showing the direction for re-latching the tab, but you get the idea.
Cable and Bracket Adjustment
Place the gearshift lever in the (D) position.
Place an eight pound weight on the gearshift lever. (Just apply some downward force on th lever)
Raise and support the vehicle.
Disconnect the transmission shift cable from the manual lever. (Lever on left side of Trans)
Unlock the lock tab on the transmission shift cable.
Place the manual control lever in the (D) position.
Place the manual control lever in the first gear position.
Move the manual control lever two detents to the (D) position.
Connect the transmission shift cable to the manual control lever.
Lock the transmission shift cable lock tab.
Lower the vehicle.
Carefully move the gearshift lever from detent to detent and compare with transmission settings. Verify that the vehicle will start in PARK or NEUTRAL and backup lamps illuminate in REVERSE. If not, Steps 1-5 must be repeated and include digital TR or TR sensor adjustment in NEUTRAL. Readjust if necessary.
This picture may be showing the direction for re-latching the tab, but you get the idea.
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I had a simular problem with my truck, only started in N or if I held the shifter up into P. I just needed to tighten the two torx screws up under the dash on the steering shaft. just a thought.
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