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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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I have a 91 xj that dont like to crank if not in a particular spot in the park position. I have to put it in park then slightly pull it back to where i can see alittle piece of white where to "p" is on my shifter . Any idea what could cause that.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:32 PM
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Sounds like your nss is starting to act up. This usually happens when they get grimed up, and is easily fixed by taking it off and giving it a good cleaning.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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NSS? not familar
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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Nuetral Safety Switch if you arent in park or neural, it wont let the engine crank. Explains why you have to hold your shifter in a certain position.
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Old Oct 30, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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this might mess with your reverse lights too i think.
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Old Nov 1, 2011 | 11:51 PM
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haha wow funny story......my reverse lights dont work either haha
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:46 PM
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There ya go!
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 04:58 PM
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Moved to OEM. Not Advanced tech.
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