1994 Nissan Sentra Starting problem

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Javier - 24 Sep 2008 17:28 GMT

I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra that has developed an odd starting
problem. At times when the shifter is in Park and I try and start the
car nothing happens other than the dash warning lights come on. When I
move the shifter to neutral the car starts. Now this morning the car
would not start in either park or neutral. It eventually started after
a few tries. my shop tends to think that the ignition cylinder is the
culprit. Before I drop some money on the repair has anyone else run
into this issue?

When the car does start it kicks right in and there's never a problem,
the starter does not turn over slow and the engine kicks right in.

Javier

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willshak - 24 Sep 2008 17:41 GMT

on 9/24/2008 12:28 PM Javier said the following:

> I have a 1994 Nissan Sentra that has developed an odd starting
> problem. At times when the shifter is in Park and I try and start the
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Could be a worn ignition switch. Put the key in the switch. Pull it back
counterclockwise hard towards you. Now, sneak up on the start position
slowly.
If it works, get a new ignition switch, or just start the car the same
way all the time.

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Bill
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Javier - 25 Sep 2008 01:39 GMT

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Hi Bill,

What would be the next step if the method you described still produced
a no start ?

Thanks,

Javier

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willshak - 25 Sep 2008 12:01 GMT

on 9/24/2008 8:39 PM Javier said the following:

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If you have an automatic tranny, fiddle with the gear shift in Park.
There is a lockout switch that prevents the car from starting unless it
is in Park. If that switch is worn, loose, or not working, the car won't
start. There is a similar lockout switch on a stick shift tranny which
must be in Neutral for the car to start.
Your next step would be to have a mechanic check it out.

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Javier - 25 Sep 2008 14:52 GMT

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Bill do you know where the lockout switch is located? I do have an
automatic transmission

Javier

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codifus - 25 Sep 2008 19:34 GMT

> on 9/24/2008 8:39 PM Javier said the following:
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You're right about the automatic, but in a manual tranny the lockout
switch is on the clutch pedal.

CD

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