Can Auto box parking / neutral switch stop car starting!

[snattrass 0]

Hi,

 

 

From what I've read on my Mitchell repair manual it says on autos "when starter does not crank engine check park/neutral switch". This is all new to me but it says: "Neutral safety switch is located in shift console. Remove console cover. Adjust switch so that engine starts in Park and Neutral positions only."

 

 

Can anyone explain what this does / means? Is it easy or not to replace? Has anyone had one go?

 

 

Cheers, S

[Geoffb 0]

Not sure on these but experience on Jags is this. Switch detects that the box is in the park position(normaly not tried nuetral in Jag) and then allows the sarter to engabe.Should be able to check switch is OK by removing console and pushing detent back or removing and bridge connections.Make sure box in park otherwise will move on crank and might damage box. Used as safety lock to ensure car cannot be cranked when in gear (same effct as cranking manual in gear with clutch engeged i.e will move!)

[snattrass 0]

Thanks Geoff..That's helpful! Appreciated! Simon