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It could be the neutral safety switch. That is what you are moving by changing the shifter location. The PCM needs to see park or neutral before allowing the relay to pass current to the starter.

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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 4:15 PM
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How can I check that (neutral safety switch)? Or do I have to take it to a mechanic? I wonder if there's a way even I could troubleshoot it? I haven't tried it in neutral. Should I? Thanks a lot.
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 4:27 PM
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Yes, try it in neutral and see if it starts.

You would need a voltmeter and someone to help you while you check voltages.

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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 4:46 PM
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I have a multi-meter but to be honest, don't know how to use it. Sorry. I don't even know where that switch is. Thanks for your expertise.
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:10 PM
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It is on top of the transmission.

It may be better if you had someone check it for you.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-wiring

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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 5:20 PM
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If started in neutral so I put it in park and then I went to roll up the windows, Then I realized I had no power at all. I even had locked the doors manually. What do you think that is?
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 6:11 PM
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I opened the hood, tried to move both battery cables even just a little bit. I couldn’t feel any movement from either of them, but all of a sudden I heard a beep beep beep to indicate that the key was in the ignition. So I quickly rolled up the windows, And there it sits
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Monday, August 12th, 2019 AT 7:37 PM
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You need to clean the battery cables. Follow the guide I posted below.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/everything-goes-dead-when-engine-is-cranked

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:35 AM
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I took the car in to a shop that deals with automotive battery issues. As soon as I started the car to take it there, it did the same thing. Put it in drive, gave it a little bit of gas, and it (the electrical) died. I restarted it right away and limped it to the battery shop. They told me there was nothing wrong with the battery or the connections. So what do I do now? Thank you
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:00 PM
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Did you ask them to check the reason for stalling for you?

You would need to take it to another shop and have them check it for you.

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:03 PM
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No, I didn't ask them to check the reason for stalling. I will have to take it to a mechanic I guess. You can't suggest any other steps I can do other than that I don't spose, eh?
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM
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You need to have someone check it for you. Just let them check it and then let know the results.

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:11 PM
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What things should I ask them to check? Sorry I seem to be so naive about this. I really appreciate your service tho.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:14 PM
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Tell them to drive it and let them do there tests and tell you what is wrong.

Let them do there job.

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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:18 PM
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Okay, thanks again. I will let you know.
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Tuesday, August 13th, 2019 AT 2:20 PM
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I have the car booked in for an OBD2 scan. Will it give a code if the ICV (ignition control valve) is faulty?
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 AT 2:05 PM
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Yes, if you have a failed component, it will code.

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Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 AT 2:07 PM
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Good. I wonder if my 1987 RX-7 has an OPD port?
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Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 AT 2:12 PM
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If you mean OBD port, no, it does not.

There is a connector that has to be accessed and you need an OBD1 scan tool to hook up to it.

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Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 AT 2:15 PM
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It's in the shop now. They're going to do an OBD2 scan on it. Do you think that will tell them what's wring even if it doesn't stall when they have it?
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Friday, August 16th, 2019 AT 8:52 AM

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