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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:08 PM
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Default NSS or Ignition switch?

XJ starts intermittently, It usually wont start in park but will in neutral if I move the shifter back and forth a bit.

When It doesnt, the starter does not turn, I can hear the fuel pump and I get dash lights.

Starter is new, and battery is good.

Sounds like the NSS ???

I found some good resources on rebuilding the NSS.

Thanks.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by nicksan
XJ starts intermittently, It usually wont start in park but will in neutral if I move the shifter back and forth a bit.

When It doesnt, the starter does not turn, I can hear the fuel pump and I get dash lights.

Starter is new, and battery is good.

Sounds like the NSS ???

I found some good resources on rebuilding the NSS.

Thanks.
Most likely the NSS. Mine did the same exact thing. Either needs a rebuild or adjustment.
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Old Dec 3, 2014 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Papabear7t3
Most likely the NSS. Mine did the same exact thing. Either needs a rebuild or adjustment.
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 12:23 AM
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You can probably get away with just cleaning the nss. Be careful taking it out though, they break easy
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Old Dec 4, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 06:39 AM
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Can it simply be bypassed? or is that bad?
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Old Dec 15, 2014 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SiRed91
Can it simply be bypassed? or is that bad?
I wouldn't.
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