wont start now at all

1987 MERCEDES BENZ 420SEL
151,369 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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NAKESHA
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car only starts in neutral but now it doesnt start at all
Nov 23, 2010 at 5:35 PM
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BSCHURR
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does it crank? Is your starting & charging system good? I would check the neutral safety switch.
Nov 23, 2010 at 6:41 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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This merc doesn't have a neutral safey switch. need to check the starter lock-out / back-up switch. easy way to check is have someone see if your reverse (back-up) lights work when Reverse gear is selected.
Nov 25, 2010 at 3:25 AM
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