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2000 Cadillac Catera Repair Question


Topics covered: Shifter, Gauges, Neutral safety switch.
Mileage: 145,500 miles.

Asked on September 25, 2011

Why can't I get car to stay in park or get it to start in neutral

Shifter will go into park but will not stay in park preventing car from starting, can occassionally get it to start in neutral
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Answer

Replied on September 25, 2011

You need to check the linkage to the transmission for damage.

Tiny Answered by Jacobandnickolas (expert)
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Replied on September 25, 2011

also check the neutral safety switch adjustment.hold it in park or in neutral and try and start it.try holding the key in start poss. while you move the shifter back and forth to see if the starter engauges.

Tiny Answered by cadieman (expert)
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