Start by checking the neutral safety switch. This is a switch that won't let the vehicle start if you have it in gear. If the switch goes bad it gives the symptom of not starting in park.
To test the neutral safety switch on a 1997 Dodge Caravan, first ensure the vehicle is in park or neutral. Use a multimeter to check for continuity between the switch terminals while moving the gear lever through the positions. If there is no continuity in park or neutral, the switch may be faulty and should be replaced. Additionally, inspect the wiring and connectors for any damage or corrosion.
I have been struggling with mechanics and parts people on replacing neutral safety switch on 1994 dodge caravan (it won't start in "park" sometimes, but will start with gear shift sliding behind the "neutral" area - dealer parts mgr. tells me this is not the neutral safety switch at all, but the "prindle" switch -- anyone heard that one before? we will see when I give the diagram and part to my gas sta. mechanic. Hi there, new to this, so I'm just adding to your answer. Its not a 'prindle' switch, its PRND1 -park-reverse-neutral-drive-first. Besides, if it starts in neutral, it probably is the neutral safety switch. Happy fixing, and good luck!
one should first release the Transmission lever position for park to neutral and then release the Park brake lever. This is for any make and model with Automatic transmissions.
Maybe just a linkage adjustment Will it start in Neutral, Reverse, or Drive??
neutral safety switch
Hi. All automatics will start in neutral as well as park.
try replacing your your park neutral safety relay
It is true that a vehicle with an automatic transmission can start in either park or neutral.
It is the mechanism that prevents your vehicle to start out of gear, other than park or neutral.
It is the mechanism that prevents your vehicle to start out of gear, other than park or neutral.
It's in park or netural. It has no fluid in it. the engine is off. the linkage is disconnected.
Engine idling in park.