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Old 03-07-2010, 08:48 PM
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Ignition Switch Problem?

Hello All!

Car is 87 300SDL with 240k miles. I want to confirm which part I need to purchase.

The car will not crank. When I turn the key to the "glow plug"/run position all is fine. When I turn the key to crank the car - nothing happens and it does not feel right. The key easily just moves to the crank position and the "spring back"/resistance is not there.

The starter is fine - if I put the key in the run position and use one of those remote starter switches - the car fires right up.

Do I just need to just buy the ignition switch (it seems to be listed as the electrical part?) or is there something else to buy?

Thanks!

Richard

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Could it be your neutral safety switch? Probably not if your remote starter works. But you might try shifting through the gears and try starting it.
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Old 03-07-2010, 09:09 PM
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Could it be your neutral safety switch? Probably not if your remote starter works. But you might try shifting through the gears and try starting it.
I did try putting it in the other gears - same result. Thanks!

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