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Old 09-01-2009, 08:08 AM
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Question why does my jeep start in any gear
i can start my jeep in any gear... it doesnt have to be in park or anything... she will start right up... what can be the problem...
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Bad/dirty NSS.
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FYI,
It would help if you provide more info.
Auto? Manual?
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1998 cherokee classic auto trans... and provide me with info wats nss...
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Neutral Safety Switch. Use the Search feature.
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why does it do that
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Because some PO jumpered your NSS for malfunction.
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