DIY Articles/advice on repairs

[ADarcy]

I think I am narrowing it down. I "think" the car is confused as to what gear its in. The shift lever will move between Park, Reverse, Neutral, and drive, but it won't highlight that selection on the instrument cluster like it normally does. It also won't turn on the reverse lights if the key is in the "on" position like it should. Any idea how to get the car to relearn what gear its in? I feel if the car knew it is in park or neutral it would start.

[upallnight]

Adjustment to the neutral safety switch is off. Did you remove it? Normally you will put the shift lever in Park and unlock the adjusting bolt to the neutral safety switch, afterward you rotate the switch until the P shows up in the cluster to let you know that the switch is in Park. If it doesn't start up in Park, try Neutral.

[ADarcy]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Adjustment to the neutral safety switch is off. Did you remove it? Normally you will put the shift lever in Park and unlock the adjusting bolt to the neutral safety switch, afterward you rotate the switch until the P shows up in the cluster to let you know that the switch is in Park. If it doesn't start up in Park, try Neutral.

I do not believe I touched the neutral safety switch, but what is the best way to check it?

[upallnight]

If the truck doesn't starts in P try N. If it starts in N either the switch needs adjustment or the switch needs to be replaced.

[ADarcy]

Originally Posted by upallnight

If the truck doesn't starts in P try N. If it starts in N either the switch needs adjustment or the switch needs to be replaced.

In searching for the N safety switch like you mentioned (which on my 2006 model must be electronic or incorporated into the plug on the rear passenger side) I discovered that my plug sleeve is misaligned slightly which is not allowed that connector to make good connection.

Upallnight (or anyone else) can you point me to the location of the neutral safety switch on a 2006?

The car does not start in either Park or Neutral currently (via lever). It still won't indicate the gear I am in on the cluster.

[upallnight]

Perhaps you might had knocked the connector loose.

[upallnight]

Originally Posted by ADarcy

In searching for the N safety switch like you mentioned (which on my 2006 model must be electronic or incorporated into the plug on the rear passenger side) I discovered that my plug sleeve is misaligned slightly which is not allowed that connector to make good connection.

Upallnight (or anyone else) can you point me to the location of the neutral safety switch on a 2006?

The car does not start in either Park or Neutral currently (via lever). It still won't indicate the gear I am in on the cluster.

What I highlighted in you previous post is probably your problem.

[upallnight]

Here's a link to some additional info if you have the V8 engine with the ZF trans.

http://www.xoutpost.com/844101-post2.html

[ADarcy]

Originally Posted by upallnight

Here's a link to some additional info if you have the V8 engine with the ZF trans.

http://www.xoutpost.com/844101-post2.html

Sorry, that's where the separation was. I do have the V8/ZF trans. I'll read the thread in the link, thanks!

[ADarcy]

I read the link. Still not seeing that switch. The first picture is of the drivers side of my transmission and the second and third pictures are of the passenger side. The only thing I have is that black box on the passenger side.