1997 Ford Taurus Radio Cuts Out in Gear

1997 FORD TAURUS
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KAYKAY123
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I have a 1997 Ford Taurus with 154,000 miles on it. When ever my car is on and in park my radio or tape player works fine. But when I put it in gear weather it be reverse, neutral, drive or whatever it stops. The radio station or tape indicator still is on it just doesn't play anything. What is wrong??? :?
Jun 16, 2006 at 6:39 PM
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TAURUSWHEEL
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Have someone check out the mlps switch, or as it's commonly called, neutral safety switch.. as weord as it sounds, when these fail, it ca affect what you're experiencing,, I don't believe they're overly hard to replace, possibly requiring a special tool to line up a couple of slots,, it sits on top of the trans, linkage and an electrical connector are hooked to it.
Jun 17, 2006 at 12:59 AM
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Have the MLPS (neutral safety switch) inspected and replaced if faulty. It is on top of the transmission with linkage and an electrical connector; alignment may require a special tool.

Conversation Summary

The owner reports that the radio and tape player work in park but stop playing audio in any other gear while the display stays on. The expert recommends checking the MLPS, also called the neutral safety switch, on top of the transmission.

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