95 e320 wont start in park but will in nuetral? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jbtb1103 · #1 09-06-2005, 11:06 AM

I have a 95 e320 that would not "crank"/start in Park. I put it in Neutral and it started? What is this?

manny · #2 09-06-2005, 11:09 AM

Probably you Neutral Safetyswitch.
Will it start in " Park " if you wiggle the shiftlever a bit while you turn the key ?

Arthur Dalton · #3 09-06-2005, 11:53 AM

Check the shifter bushing first. Start in N but not in P is classic bushing wear not allowing the NSS to engage in P as the shift gate stops the rod travel due to slop in the linkage.

jbtb1103 · #4 09-06-2005, 01:17 PM

i slammed it in park and it cranked in park for a little bit but wont start in park again. I did notice that going into Drive was a little "mushy/loose/hard to find gear/ Drive and 3rd were very close -- now Does that help yall help me

deanyel · #5 09-06-2005, 01:22 PM

Arthur already nailed it - you start with new shifter bushings. It's a DIY project if you are so inclined - plenty of info in the archives.

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