I have noticed over the past few days that when i go to start the car nothing happens.

Here is my normal procedure for starting the car. IE: unlock the car, get in the car, put key in ignition, turn key to glow, wait until glow light goes out, count 10 seconds or until glow relay kicks off, turn key to start position and start the car. When the car is warm I just wait for the glow light to go out and go.

The no start condition happens both hot and cold now. Today I noticed that if I rack the gear selector back and forth a few times the car will start every time after the no start condition.

Is there a switch down on the gear selector somewhere? Any other ideas?

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

Yes. NSS. Neutral Safety Switch. I believe there is a thread here with instructions on how to replace it.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Ok... Thanks. I think thats it. I noticed over the past few weeks that occasionally the reverse lights were not coming on. Probably a related issue then?

I went to search and saw a few things. But nothing on replacing it. Maybe just pull it and clean it up?

Do I access it from inside the car or underneath?

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

Underneath, it's attached to the driver's side of the trans.

This problem can also be caused by the shifter bushings. Seen it before.
Put the shift lever in N and move it back and forth. Does it have a lot of play before you can feel it actually doing anything?
Shifter bushings are a lot cheaper.
Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)

x2

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1985 300TD Turbo Euro-wagon
1979 280CE 225,200 miles
1985 300D Turbo 264,000 miles
1976 240D 190,000 miles
1979 300TD 220,000

GONE but not forgotten
1976 300D 195,300 miles
1983 300D Turbo 175,000 miles

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...e485-1-2-1.jpg

Thanks for replying guys.

Can the bushings be replaced from inside the car? How do you get to them?

The shifter feels pretty tight. If there is an easy way to peek at them, I would like to know.

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AJ

1985 300D (SOLD)

Under car at each end of the rod that runs from the shifter anc the trans.
Paul

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84 500 SEL (307,xxx miles)

most def the issue.