1989 Pontiac Grand Prix neutral safety switch

1989 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX
225,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBBI2
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Car would not start. Turn the key - nothing, not even a click. Tow truck driver arced the starter - car started right up, He suggested checking the Neutral Safety Switch. My search for this switch led me to a shift cable that was bent just enough that the broken casing was not allowing the cable to reach "P" completely. I replaced the cable, but I'm still having problems getting this car to start. turn the key and the engine kind of roars/growls and then stops, this continues for 2 - 4 more times - then it fires right up & runs great until I stop/park it. what next starter? switch adjustment?
Oct 23, 2010 at 6:13 AM
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MMPRINCE4000
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Either adjust switch or replace it.
Oct 30, 2010 at 8:20 AM
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