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I have a 1988 yj with 178,000 miles on it. It starts in any gear (automatic). Any ideas on cause a

Discussion in 'Wrangler YJ Builds (1986-1995)' started by snowbird, May 8, 2023.

  1. May 8, 2023 at 2:31 PM
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    snowbird

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    I have a 1988 yj with 178,000 miles on it. It starts in any gear (automatic). Any thoughts on cause and cure? Thanks!
     
  2. May 8, 2023 at 8:02 PM
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    Could be a bad neutral safety switch. In the interim select P or N and avoid starting in gear
     
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