Transmission Problems Lead to Starting Problems??
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Transmission Problems Lead to Starting Problems??
Hello,
My shift collar broke (thanks ND) on my 75 f-150. When this happened I turned the engine off and manually shifted the vehicle into neutral so I could maneuver it into a parking spot. After wards, I manually shifted the vehicle into park. Both times I shifted the vehicle by grabbing the linkage near the rag-joint and pulling towards me (once for neutral, two more times for park).
Now, when I try to start the truck nothing happens. It's like it's stuck in gear. The battery is fine, all my fuses are fine. When the key is turned the brake light comes on, but the engine won't turn.
Could this happen because the transmission is not fully engaged in park? If so, shouldn't I be able to put the vehicle in neutral and start the engine? I have tried this and it doesn't work, same issue.
Could I have dislocated something when I manually shifted the gears?
I am at a lost as to why it won't start, any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
My shift collar broke (thanks ND) on my 75 f-150. When this happened I turned the engine off and manually shifted the vehicle into neutral so I could maneuver it into a parking spot. After wards, I manually shifted the vehicle into park. Both times I shifted the vehicle by grabbing the linkage near the rag-joint and pulling towards me (once for neutral, two more times for park).
Now, when I try to start the truck nothing happens. It's like it's stuck in gear. The battery is fine, all my fuses are fine. When the key is turned the brake light comes on, but the engine won't turn.
Could this happen because the transmission is not fully engaged in park? If so, shouldn't I be able to put the vehicle in neutral and start the engine? I have tried this and it doesn't work, same issue.
Could I have dislocated something when I manually shifted the gears?
I am at a lost as to why it won't start, any thoughts are greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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What year truck do you have?
The earlier trucks pre 77 have the neutral safety switch is on the column near the firewall. It's probably slightly out of whack since the column isn't working.
The 78/79 trucks the NSS is on the transmission, which I would assume should be working properly since you can move the lever rod.
Josh
The earlier trucks pre 77 have the neutral safety switch is on the column near the firewall. It's probably slightly out of whack since the column isn't working.
The 78/79 trucks the NSS is on the transmission, which I would assume should be working properly since you can move the lever rod.
Josh
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Try jumping the starter solenoid from the large battery terminal to the "s" terminal.
If the engine turns over I would suspect a problem with the neutral start switch. Its located under the dash on top of the steering coulmn. It could be out of adjustment or the pin that actuates it could be causing a problem.
If the engine turns over I would suspect a problem with the neutral start switch. Its located under the dash on top of the steering coulmn. It could be out of adjustment or the pin that actuates it could be causing a problem.
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No need to be retarded and electrocute yourself. If the shift collar isn't turning then it can't turn the column tube to disengage the NSS. Just reach up under there and manually push the column "tang" to "park"
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Since you have a 75, the NSS is located on top of the column near the floor. There is a needle on top of the column that pushed on the NSS. When your truck is in park or neutral the needle is holding the NSS in a certain spot to complete the circuit. If that needle isn't moving the NSS then, no start. Try shifting it from the column, watch the NSS and see if it moves. Throw it in park on the column and see if it starts.
