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why will my jeep not start in park?

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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:29 PM
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Default why will my jeep not start in park?

my jeep will not start in park only in neutral. does anyone know what might be the problem?
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Old Nov 24, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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Neutral safety switch. Try cleaning it:

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 06:03 AM
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Originally Posted by PocketsEmpty
Neutral safety switch. Try cleaning it:

http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/

Bingo. Do your reverse lights work, OP?
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Old Nov 25, 2013 | 06:18 AM
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Please read over the forum and how it works.. Pay extra special attention to where specific questions go... For instance this is a OEM technical question... Does not belong inbthe modified section... Thanks
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