Date:         Sat, 24 Oct 2009 05:47:27 -0500
Reply-To:     Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Michael Sullivan <sandwichhead@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Wont start in park?
Comments: To: aaron bright <vdub4uandme@yahoo.com>
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There is a contact in the shifter that sometimes goes awry.  You can remove
it, clean it and re-install.  For the time being, try cranking the engine
while you use your other hand to wiggle the shifter and I bet it starts.
Good luck.
Michael in San Antonio
91GL AT 'Gringo'
73 Beetle


On Sat, Oct 24, 2009 at 12:07 AM, aaron bright <vdub4uandme@yahoo.com>wrote:

> About 2 days ago my 85 GL stopped wanting to start while in P=park. Drop it
> down into N=neutral and it fires right up????? Ignition switch changed out
> about 3 months ago, started tested good and connections seem to be pretty
> good. I dont know whats up with this.....????
>  Thank you,
> Aaron Bright
> Louisville, KY
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