1997 Chevy Blazer Start and Shift Issues

1997 CHEVROLET TRUCK
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RICEBALL
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1997 chevy blazer 200k
My car dosen't start as normal as before. I have to start with a junk wire. My 4 wheel drive won't shift into 4 wheel, if it shift to 4 wheel it doesn't go back to 2 wheel. My transmation only work on drive, if i switch to P, R, N is still connect to drive. I wana know what is the problem with the car.if is because of the actuator can u tell me how i can fix it.

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rice ball
Mar 2, 2007 at 8:41 AM
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MIKE H R
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check the connections on transmission range sensor is located on the side of the transmission under the blazer and clean if neccesary. if connections are clean and tight the tr sensor could be bad.
Mar 2, 2007 at 10:05 AM
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RICEBALL
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thank u for your reply. where is actuator located in the car?
Mar 13, 2007 at 7:24 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Also if you meant jump wire...could be a bad neutral saftey switch...
Mar 13, 2007 at 9:24 AM
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MIKE H R
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with reference to the not starting it could be the neutral safety switch as merlin 2021, i do not know if the two things are trlated but in reference to the transmission not shifting i would think it is in the shifting controls and cable.
Mar 13, 2007 at 11:38 AM
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RICEBALL
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thx M_J & merlin2021,,,,,i get it fix transmission...but i cant open trank door
thx alot
Mar 14, 2007 at 9:41 AM
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MIKE H R
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what is the problem with the trunk door
Mar 14, 2007 at 9:47 AM
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RICEBALL
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i dont know ,,,blazer drive me crz,,,the same time i cant start my car (regulary ) & cant open my trunk
thx rice
Mar 16, 2007 at 8:34 AM
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MIKE H R
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does the hatch work at all? or just when the blazer won't start? does the rest of the doors work all right? i am trying to locate about where the problem would be by asking these questions.
Mar 20, 2007 at 8:07 AM
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RICEBALL
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yep work all doors,,,,,only trunk door cant open,,,,ajust transmission cable because missing some screw,,,,
Mar 27, 2007 at 8:32 AM
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RICEBALL
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yep i get it fix my trank door
thx eve 1,,,thx M_J
Apr 1, 2007 at 1:27 AM

Suggested Repair

Check and clean the transmission range sensor connections on the side of the transmission; replace the sensor if the connections are clean and tight. A faulty neutral safety switch can cause the need to jump the starter circuit. Also inspect the shift controls and transmission cable, including any missing fasteners.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1997 Chevy Blazer reported hard starting that required a jump wire, four-wheel drive that would not shift correctly, and a transmission that remained in drive in other gear positions. Advisors suggested checking the transmission range sensor connections, a possible bad neutral safety switch, and the shift cable or controls. The owner later said adjusting the transmission cable, which was missing a screw, fixed the transmission and that the trunk latch was also repaired.

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