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    Jul 24, 2010, 05:25 PM
    Starting a car that does not know it is in park
    Car was turned off and now will not start. Basically we think that the car does not know it is in park? Is there a way to trick it into starting or letting it know that it is in park?
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    Jul 24, 2010, 05:39 PM

    Move the shift lever while cranking, try neutral.
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    Jul 24, 2010, 05:51 PM

    Check for a faulty automatic transmission gear position switch. This link may offer insight and help:

    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cars-t...tml#post258005
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