Thought this would be an easy fix, but apparently not. I got in the car one day and turned the key and it wouldnt start. It was like the key would turn to on, but not all the way to start.

I figured it to be a neutral safety switch problem so I ordered one and in the meantime I start it by turning the key on, then popping the hood and shorting the wires on the passenger side fender with a remote starter switch. it starts, but it's a pain.

The switch came in the mail, and I unplugged the old switch and plugged in the new switch (without mounting it.) Not matter what position the arm on the new switch is in it still does the same thing. The reverse lights come on when the switch is in the revers position, but still no start.

Anything I'm missing here? Is there a relay or something that could be bad? Is it a bad ignition switch?

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1983 300D
1978 BMW R80/7
1997 Jeep TJ

Sounds like a bad ignition switch, but get out a meter and test to be sure.

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Whoever said there's nothing more expensive than a cheap Mercedes never had a cheap Jaguar.

83 300D Turbo with manual conversion, early W126 vented front rotors and H4 headlights 401,xxx miles
08 Suzuki GSX-R600 M4 Slip-on 26,xxx miles
88 Jaguar XJS V12 94,xxx miles. Work in progress.
99 Mazda Miata 183,xxx miles.

I was afraid of that...thanks.

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1983 300D
1978 BMW R80/7
1997 Jeep TJ