1997 Jaguar XK8 neutral safety switch?

1997 JAGUAR XK8
68,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILNTI
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My car won't start in PARK and I can't remove the key. It will however start in NEUTRAL and I can lock the car using another key with the key in the ignition. Is this the neutral safety switch malfunctioning and, if so, is it just a matter of time before I can't start in NEUTRAL either?
I've spent a fortune on this baby so I'm looking for an inexpensive but safe solution. THANKS!!
Will
Jul 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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that is definitely symptoms of a failing park/neutral position (PNP) switch. only solution would be to replace the switch.
Jul 18, 2010 at 11:59 AM
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