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My 1995 c36 amg will not start in P

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Old 12-12-2007, 01:21 PM
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My 1995 c36 amg will not start in P

It only starts in N, anyone have any suggestions??
Old 12-12-2007, 02:15 PM
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Sounds to me like the Ecu doesn't see the tranny in park.
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Is the ECU expensive to change? Could it not be the neutral safetly switch?
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I'd say neutral safety switch.
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+1 on the neutral safety switch. i had a similar problem on my C43.
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++1 Neutral safety switch, common problem on many cars
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try to put the gear in neutral then see if it starts.
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yea it does start in N
Old 12-13-2007, 08:10 PM
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Weird whats the cause of that?
Old 12-14-2007, 12:50 PM
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Is it not supposd to start in N, if its the neutral safety switch?
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probrably your neutral switch, you may want to check and see if both your shifter bushings are there and acutally putting the switch into park.
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ok thanks for the replys
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a 95 the nss may also incorporate the back up light so with the car on and the back clear of objects put it in reverse and have someone off to the side see if you have back up lights.If not the nss is faulty.Some of the older ones can be adjusted.Although it may be shot and just as easy to replace as to adjust.
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...afety%20Switch
from the picture it does seem to be adjustable so give yours a try before you write it off,it may have just vibrated off its proper spot.
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alright thanks buddy, i will check it out
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Originally Posted by croatia28
alright thanks buddy, i will check it out
I'm driving a 95 c36 at the moment too, same problem, have heard its the switch too. can you keep me posted on what it actually is, its lower on the list of things to do but does need attention.

Thanks, Phil

P.S. How good is the look on peoples faces when you pass them!!!!

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