1994 GT 5.0 sometimes won't start but will always start in neutral
03-08-2019, 07:36 AM
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1994 GT 5.0 sometimes won't start but will always start in neutral
Have 1994 GT 5.0 that will not start sometimes but will start in neutral. I had read that this could be a neutral safety switch issue but also thought I had read that this
year and model uses a sensor. Please advise. I am not an auto mechanic but would like to understand and be able to communicate problem to auto mechanic. If it is a simple
fix I would do it myself.
I recently had an oil change and shortly after my heat was not coming thru the vents but came up thru windshield. I read something about vacuum hoses and noticed one that was broken that led from the vacuum tree toward the vents. I was able to replace it and it is okay now. I won't get involved in anything too technical but will change an air filter or sensor or signal bulb if not a challenge.
Your advice and help on the problem I am having with starting the car sometimes would be appreciated very much. Frank
year and model uses a sensor. Please advise. I am not an auto mechanic but would like to understand and be able to communicate problem to auto mechanic. If it is a simple
fix I would do it myself.
I recently had an oil change and shortly after my heat was not coming thru the vents but came up thru windshield. I read something about vacuum hoses and noticed one that was broken that led from the vacuum tree toward the vents. I was able to replace it and it is okay now. I won't get involved in anything too technical but will change an air filter or sensor or signal bulb if not a challenge.
Your advice and help on the problem I am having with starting the car sometimes would be appreciated very much. Frank
03-08-2019, 08:15 PM
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*shrug* I don't mind it. Disengaging the clutch to start the engine is a good habit to reinforce I guess.
Anyway, yeah if it starts reliably in Neutral but not in Park, it's likely to be an issue with the MLPS/range sensor (sometimes referred to as a "neutral safety switch"). You can try adjusting it if the neutral alignment marks are misaligned, but it's probably the switch itself needing replacement. You'll find it underneath the car, on the left side of the transmission. It's not hard to do, but it is important to line those marks up before tightening it down.
Anyway, yeah if it starts reliably in Neutral but not in Park, it's likely to be an issue with the MLPS/range sensor (sometimes referred to as a "neutral safety switch"). You can try adjusting it if the neutral alignment marks are misaligned, but it's probably the switch itself needing replacement. You'll find it underneath the car, on the left side of the transmission. It's not hard to do, but it is important to line those marks up before tightening it down.
03-09-2019, 09:06 PM
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[QUOTE=Urambo Tauro;8647826]*shrug* I don't mind it. Disengaging the clutch to start the engine is a good habit to reinforce I guess....../QUOTE]
I know you're right, and admit it. What I don't know for SURE, is whether the clutch switch is in series with the start circuit or some other, or both? If only start circuit, car should push-start with key on. If clutch pedal must be depressed, car CANNOT be push-started.
I know you're right, and admit it. What I don't know for SURE, is whether the clutch switch is in series with the start circuit or some other, or both? If only start circuit, car should push-start with key on. If clutch pedal must be depressed, car CANNOT be push-started.
03-09-2019, 09:44 PM
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The following link explains what the clutch safety switch does.
http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,29824.0.html
http://sbftech.com/index.php/topic,29824.0.html
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