Bad parking switch?

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

My truck wont start unless i wiggle the automatic gear shift. Would you guys think that would be a bad switch in the column? Im getting worried cause its getting worse and im not sure how that system works. I just assume theres contacts when you put it in park that allow you to start the truck...

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

If you put it in neutral will it start? Look on transmission at shift lever, should see neutral safety switch. Check that it is not loose and there should be an Arrow or line that aligns or could be switch is just worn out. What year is your truck? Most have cable that connects gear selector on column to shift lever on transmission, some have linkage. Look on YouTube. Hope this helps.

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

Thankyou. Its an 87 with c6. So it should be transmision not column?

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

Do your reverse light come on in reverse?

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

No ive had that problem for a while now and reverse keeps blowing fuses

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

That could be the switch on your transmission

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

Try starting in neutral and then check switch, se if it’s loose or out of adjustment. Of course don’t run truck while you’re under there.

Cubey · Feb 27, 2020

My 87 F250 has that problem. No reverse lights and has to be in neutral to start. I just learned to live with it. LOL

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

Thanks for the help man. Ill probly just head down to the parts store and replace it. Being as though ive been chasing this reverse problem also. I see now that the switch does both and im having issues with both

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

Let us know if it fixes it

gnathv · Feb 27, 2020

Check the bushings in your shift linkage also.

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

So why are there two linkages i know one id the actual gear shift whats the other

Cubey · Feb 27, 2020

Buffetkiller said:
So why are there two linkages i know one id the actual gear shift whats the other

Kickdown

Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

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Buffetkiller · Feb 27, 2020

Whats kickdown... learning here

Cubey · Feb 27, 2020

Buffetkiller said:
Whats kickdown... learning here

It's related to throttle position. Near full throttle makes your throttle lever by the IP push a lever for the kickdown linkage.

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