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Old 09-09-2012, 10:53 AM
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I just went to start my 96 sport w the 4.0 and it won't start unless I put it in neutral ne one no how to bypass
Old 09-09-2012, 10:56 AM
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Is that not a safety feature.
I,m thinking of jeep bolting off unawares.
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No start in park ?
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Ya sorry kinda left that half assed I believe its the neutral safety switch it won't start in park but will fire right up in neutral. And yes I no not the safest route to take bypassing it but its a trail only rig
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That would be the NSS http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/
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when in park pull the leaver back and start it at the same time... i had to do that sometimes on my 1990 cherokee
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