2001 Dodge Ram Starts Park Sometimes You Put Neutral Will Start

2001 DODGE RAM
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Starts in park sometimes but you put it in neutral and it will start?
Jan 28, 2013 at 1:17 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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MAYBE THIS YOUR PROBLEM???

http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_neutral-safety-switch-back-up-light-bwd_5970113-p?searchTerm=neutral+safety+switch

WITHOUT YOUR ENGINE SIZE AND TRUCK SIZE.........I JUST GUESSED USING A RAM 1500 LARAMIE W/ A 5.9 LITER

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Jan 28, 2013 at 1:40 AM
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Check the transmission isolator switch, also called a range switch, this is the device that only allows you to start an auto in Park and neutral, these switches can and do fail.
Jan 28, 2013 at 1:58 AM
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VCRUZ
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truck is a laramie 1500 with a 5.2 liter engine where is the the isolator switch located at year is 2001 ?
Jan 28, 2013 at 2:36 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Lower left side of transmission.
Jan 28, 2013 at 11:21 AM
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VCRUZ
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replaced that switch still doing the same. where is the park/neutral position switch located at ?
Jan 30, 2013 at 4:36 AM
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VCRUZ
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Replaced neutral safety switch still doing the same.what next?
Feb 2, 2013 at 2:59 PM
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Check ignition switch and loom for any problem, failing that, check starter.
Feb 2, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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Checked both of them they are good still doing the same .
Feb 5, 2013 at 12:12 PM
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