1998 Toyota Tercel Engine/Self start

1998 TOYOTA TERCEL
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MALAM161
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Electrical problem
1998 Toyota Tercel 4 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic

I have Problem with start-up. When I switch on my Key all the dash board lights become on but no respond on the self starter. It was not giving any response , It was complete dead. Then i switch on my headlight and found Battery also full charge. Then I engage my car in Gear and switch the Key to start without pressing the clutch and my car moved little due to the Gear. After I make it Neutral and started the car normally and the self starter took around 15 Seconds and it all the time 15 seconds Self starter was rotating and Engine become started. Could you teel me the Exact problem.
Sep 7, 2010 at 5:44 PM
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BILLYMAC
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prob a bad neutral safety switch. your car should not crank in gear with clutch released
Oct 26, 2010 at 12:23 PM
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