2001 Subaru Outback Car turn on

MACK 55

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2001 SUBARU OUTBACK
2.5L
4 CYL
AWD
AUTOMATIC
178,000 MILES

I have a 2001 Subaru Outback wagon automatic 2.5l I got a problem I can not turn on until the car into the parking lot when I press a screwdriver into small hole can then move the shifterto neutral and turn the car, s. Shifter otherwise locked.

Sunday, June 7th, 2015 AT 1:38 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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I assume you mean the engine won't start in park, correct? Since it does start in neutral, that tells me the neutral safety switch is most likely bad. It is designed to prevent the vehicle from starting in gear. Check that first.

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Sunday, June 7th, 2015 AT 7:50 PM

MACK 55

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Thanks for the answer,
the engine will not start in the park, only the neutral. Old alarm had a antenna there and I was broke.I changed my alarm I have implanted wireless and since then has created this.
Thanks very much.

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Monday, June 8th, 2015 AT 9:12 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Your description is that of a bad neutral safety switch. However, when you turn the key to the run position, you should be able to shift to neutral normally rather than using a screw driver to over ride the park lock solenoid. Can you do that?

Without seeing the wiring schematic of the new unit you installed, it is basically impossible for me to determine the problem with any sense of accuracy.

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Monday, June 8th, 2015 AT 6:41 PM

MACK 55

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I tried to turn the key to the contact position and move the shift can not be.I armor gearbox and I saw a small spring holds two plastic. Screwdriver push to start shift.
Thanks for your time.

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Tuesday, June 9th, 2015 AT 10:49 PM