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Old 03-06-2007, 03:15 AM
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what is it, what does it do, car needs one according to the forsale add
(1986 Mustang GT)
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:16 AM
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It keeps the car from starting unless the clutch is pushed in.
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:20 AM
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alright so, since car needs a new one or doesn't have one i could start it as long as its not in gear?
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:24 AM
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Actually, I think you could start it even if it is in gear.
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:29 AM
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thats not good.... is it an easy/cheap fix?
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Old 03-06-2007, 01:59 PM
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Old 03-06-2007, 03:56 PM
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cheapest thing to do is
just put it in neutral and then turn it on or just make sure you have ur clutch pressed in all the way
in the old cars there werent any clutch safety switches

if its in gear and u try to start it the flywheel will spin because of the starter and try to crank the engine and since its in gear your car will move a little but not turn on (not good)
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Old 03-06-2007, 05:48 PM
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thats not good.... is it an easy/cheap fix?
The cheapest easiest way to fix it is to just not start the car with it in gear.

While we're on the topic, I heard recently that the Neutral Safety Switch also retards timing between shifts. Is that true, or just more BS?
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Old 03-06-2007, 05:51 PM
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more bs
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more bs
Bout what I figured.
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