I had a really hard time getting my 2002 crystler town and country into park. After struggling with it I finally managed to shift into park, but now it won't start. I put the key in and the light and stuff come on but when I turn the key it just cuts juice off to everything. Help!

autodr

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• Posted on Nov 22, 2008

SOURCE: Key wont turn in ignition

first make sure the steering wheel isn't in the lock position, putting pressure on the ignition switch. if that is ok, get the key cylinder replaced asap before it quits completely. (harder to change a that point) what condition is the key in? maybe try fresh one.

Mike Butler

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• Posted on Dec 11, 2008

SOURCE: 1991 chevy s10 pickup won't shift into park

Has anyone tried lubricating & or adjusting linkages/cable?

SOURCE: 2002 expedition-locks in park after starting,windows not working

You just need to change a fuse.

SOURCE: Gear Shift very hard to put into park

this usually happens when you are on a tilt with the car, ive got a 93 taurus gl 3.0 and whenever im on a slant, it is extremely hard to shift in or out of park, you really have to give it some muscle and it will go, its just the way the car is i dont think there is a legitimate fix for it.

SOURCE: 2002 Chrysler Town & Country starting intermittent

I assume you've checked all connections from the battery and starter to make sure they are clean and tight. It is a little weird that you do not have trouble starting in neutral yet you get a clicking sound in park. My first thought would be the neutral safety switch on the transmission but you shouldn't even get a click in park if that is bad.

One possibility is the contacts in your starter have worn down and are causing too more resistance (explains the clicking). At the back of your starter is a metal cover that is held on by three tiny bolts (6mm). Disconnect the battery first! (You might have to remove the starter to get to this part) Remove this cover and pull out the plunger assembly. Underneath are two brass plates. Compare one plate to the other. If one is noticeably thinner then it could be the cause of the clicking. You will even see a round groove in the plate. You can buy the plunger and contacts from this website: http://www.nationsautoelectric.com/densoparts.html or you can opt to get a starter from your friendly auto parts store. The first picture shows the bad contact on the left. Notice the groove, the metal has become really thin there. This picture shows a pitted plunger assembly. Always good to replace it too.This picture shows all the new parts installed.