Thought it was the starter but in researching the problem in the shop forum I got the car to start in neutral. It takes shifting through the gears a few times to get it to start but when it's right it starts right up. My questions:

1) Can I rule out everything and say that it is the neutral safty switch.

2) I have to get under the car to check it. Can it be repaired or should i buy a new one.

3) Could anything be worn on my shift linkage and if so how would I tell.

Thank you