2001 Dodge Ram Starts Park Sometimes You Put Neutral Will Start

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Starts in park sometimes but you put it in neutral and it will start?
Jan 27, 2013 at 5:17 PM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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MAYBE THIS YOUR PROBLEM???

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Jan 27, 2013 at 5:40 PM
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Check the transmission isolator switch, also called a range switch, this is the device that only allows you to start an auto in Park and neutral, these switches can and do fail.
Jan 27, 2013 at 5:58 PM
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VCRUZ
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truck is a laramie 1500 with a 5.2 liter engine where is the the isolator switch located at year is 2001 ?
Jan 27, 2013 at 6:36 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Lower left side of transmission.
Jan 28, 2013 at 3:21 AM
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VCRUZ
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replaced that switch still doing the same. where is the park/neutral position switch located at ?
Jan 29, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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Replaced neutral safety switch still doing the same.what next?
Feb 2, 2013 at 6:59 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Check ignition switch and loom for any problem, failing that, check starter.
Feb 2, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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Checked both of them they are good still doing the same .
Feb 5, 2013 at 4:12 AM
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