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Van will not move after replacing neutral safety switch
2002 FORD WINDSTAR
160,000 MILES • 0.5L • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
GEORGIAPORGIE
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Put new neutral safety switch in now van wont move. Can't even push it wheels will not move.
Oct 28, 2019 at 12:42 AM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi,
Since your vehicle is an automatic it has what is called a transmission range sensor. When you installed this did you use an alignment tool?
Here is the procedure for replacing this. Let me know if you need more info but if this is not aligned properly then this issue can happen.
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Oct 28, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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