1989 Ford Probe Neutral Safety Switch

1989 FORD PROBE
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DRAGONFULL9
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Transmission problem
1989 Ford Probe 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic

are there early detection signs of the Neutral Safety Switch going out?
Feb 26, 2010 at 5:59 PM
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RASMATAZ
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If it can start in neutral and not in park as designed-the switch is defective -now if it can start both ways there's no problem.
Feb 26, 2010 at 7:14 PM
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DRAGONFULL9
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would any the signs by chance be the fact that my low gear only works half the time, or would it hurt the acceleration?
Feb 27, 2010 at 2:44 AM
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RASMATAZ
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The NSS has nothing to do with transmission gears but preventing the vehicle from starting other than Park and Neutral position
Feb 27, 2010 at 2:50 AM
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DRAGONFULL9
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alright thanks. well it turns out that my switch died so i have to replace it.

any ideas on what would cause my acceleration from a stop to be so low?
Feb 27, 2010 at 2:55 AM
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