Gear problem

Tiny
HAIFA86
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  • 2006 HONDA CIVIC
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 67,000 MILES
I want to know why some times when I start my engine while the Gear on P position it doesnt work on th eother hand I have to put it on N Position so it work !
Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 8:25 PM

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Tiny
MMPRINCE4000
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There is a switch called "park neutral safety switch" this prevents car from being started in any gear other than "P" or "N".

Either the switch is bad or the linkage to it is out of adjustment.
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Thursday, November 18th, 2010 AT 8:49 PM

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