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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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Unhappy Neutral Safety Switch

Anyone know where exactly the neutral safety switch is located on an 96
E320? I need to replace mine and dont even have an idea how much it is.... thanks guys.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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at the side of the trans where the linkage is located,don't know who carries the part but you can call autohaus.com or online and they will quote it for you.
Is it broken or can you clean it and adjust it?
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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at the side of the trans where the linkage is located,don't know who carries the part but you can call autohaus.com or online and they will quote it for you.
Is it broken or can you clean it and adjust it?
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really dont know what it needs, i guess ill pull it off first and see what it needs. Before i would just have to push the shifter all the way forward and i would be able to start it but now it wont start unless i put it in neutral. . .
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
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get dirty or can fall out of range,On some models they have a little slide to adjust +or -
bingo autohausaz.com
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...afety%20Switch
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look at the pic for how to adjust
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ohlord
get dirty or can fall out of range,On some models they have a little slide to adjust +or -
bingo autohausaz.com
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...afety%20Switch
have fun

look at the pic for how to adjust
Thanks! Ill probably look into it tonight.
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 06:48 PM
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you have a 96 or 99?
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