Will not start until I shift it into neutral or back in park?

Tiny
TCUPCAKE13
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Car sometimes wont start until I put it in neutral or back in park sometimes.
Wednesday, December 8th, 2010 AT 2:41 AM

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Tiny
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Hello,
It sounds like you might have a faulty neutral safety switch.
It is probably working intermittently.
That's why you will have to switch from neutral to park and vice versa.
It is mounted on the side of the transmission.

Here is an article you might find helpful:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-a-neutral-safety-switch-works

Please let me know of any questions.
Thank you.
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