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Erika Garcia Posted on Nov 26, 2012
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Just replace our neutral safety switch and it worked good for a while and now in the morning i start my car and can drive around as long as i need but as soon as i turn it off i cant turn it back on f

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Bad connector check the pins on the harness they have to b corroded clean them and then put dyelectric grease on the pins for the connector this should end your issue

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  • Posted on Feb 22, 2011

SOURCE: My 1996 Grand Voyager runs

Hello,
You didn't mention any trouble codes. In 1996 all vehicles manufactured in the U.S were required to install the second generation OBD, also refered to as OBD II, to insure that a standard scanner could be used on all vehicles.

It shouldn't be a fuel problem with everything you've had done.

I don't believe it's an emissions problem, because, although emissions can cause a vehicle to stall it usually gives a bad idle and poor acceleration among other things.
Because you don't mention bad idle, loss of power, or no restart we can safely say it's not an emissions problem.

The only thing left that I can think of is an electrical short. I would start with having both ends of the auto shutdown relay checked for a good connection and have the contnuity checked.

Secondly, I would ant to have the wiring in the steering column checked for the same thing, in particular around the ignition. I am very sure your problem is electric.

I'm very sorry your having these issues and I hope this will help you solve them.
If you have other questions please feel free to leave me a comment, and I will get back to you ASAP.
Thanks, Donnie

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SOURCE: how to replace neutral switch 1998 honda accord

The neutral safety switch is located under the clutch on all vehicles that have manual transmissions. The are designed to prevent the car from being started while still in gear. Some models are adjustable and can be tightened or loosened to make them work. Others must be replaced as a unit. Their are several steps to checking out the neutral safety switch on your vehicle. The following is assuming you have a shop or garage that you can work

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Put your foot on the brake,shift the gear selector to neutral "N" and start the car.

There is a switch call neutral safety switch and it can be intermittent.

If you can start the car in "N" and not in "P" then neutral safety switch is at fault.

Replace it as soon as possible to prevent damage to the wiring and transmission computer.
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