Hi Everyone,
I just finished swapping an '85 engine&tranny into an '83 (both 300d).
It looks like she's going to be ok, a few quirks remain...
When I turn the key all the way after the glow plugs heat up, nothing happens.
I can only start her by jumping the 2 starter connectors in that little box in front of the battery... The ignition worked fine before the swap, so its clearly an electrical snafu, I just don't know where to look...any guidance would be most appreciated!
THanks,
Greenjed

Hummm..You do have the "small" wire hooked up to the starter solenoid?

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Did you check to make sure the switch that detects if the transmission is in park is properly connected? The neutral safety switch.

TimK

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Yep I think it's the neutral safety switch but I'm not sure why it's not working...a small obstacle relatively speaking, I'll just bypass it if need be... thanks for the help!
Greenjed

I swapped out the switch (it had actually broken off), she fired right up.
Thanks again,
Greenjed

Gotta love it. It is always a good feeling to hear an engine fire up for the first time after a rebuild or replacement as the case may be.

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