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1997 PLYMOUTH
18,800 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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MEROSELOW
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after driving my car in the morning approx 4 hrs starting and stopping around 4 times i came home for half hour went out to start car and would not start. the lights come on and windshield wipers my starter is clicking but whenthe gear shift goes up and down without key turned so i figure it is the safety switch to the gear shift what is the best wayto get at this switch
Dec 8, 2008 at 1:29 PM
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DAVE H
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this is more likely to be the starter motor stuck .. tap it a couple of times with a hammer .. check the wiring to starter .. try to start the car again .. if this works you will need to replace the starter soon ??
Dec 8, 2008 at 11:42 PM
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