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Old Jul 24, 2012 | 07:17 PM
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Default 97 tl wont start in park

i recently got a 97 tl 2.5 but it wont start in park, only neautral. any ideas?
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Old Jul 25, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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anybody? need ideas before i start ripping it apart
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 12:15 AM
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Default Re: 97 tl wont start in park

Take the center console apart and see if there's anything blocking the shifter from going all the way into park.

Also check your shift cables for binding/obstructions. (check from shifter to the part that connects to transmission)

If all else fails, change your neutral safety switch. I don't know what honda calls this part, but sometimes it's referred to as a transmission range sensor.
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Old Jul 26, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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do u know if theres a way to just bypass the neutral safety? like to where it can start in any gear, sounds dangerous but when i park the car it goes in park anyways
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