Where is starter lock-out: 89 740 GL?

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Geronimo - 05 Nov 2005 14:15 GMT

Sometimes engine won't rotate. Had this problem not long ago on my
Mercedes, and replacing the starter lock-out switch fixed it. Of
course its on the tranny, but where? And is it replaceable without
dropping the tranny? Like if I jack up one side or the other in the
driveway, can I get to it? Thanks!

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James Sweet - 05 Nov 2005 19:38 GMT

> Sometimes engine won't rotate. Had this problem not long ago on my
> Mercedes, and replacing the starter lock-out switch fixed it. Of
> course its on the tranny, but where? And is it replaceable without
> dropping the tranny? Like if I jack up one side or the other in the
> driveway, can I get to it? Thanks!

It's inside the car, under the cover for the shifter assembly.

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Geronimo - 05 Nov 2005 23:24 GMT

James,

I took the neutral start switch out, and the brass contacts were
BLACK, especially the contact for the PARK position! Scraped them
shiny again...and I suspect the intmt. no-rotate problem will be
gone. thanks!

>> Sometimes engine won't rotate. Had this problem not long ago on my
>> Mercedes, and replacing the starter lock-out switch fixed it. Of
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>It's inside the car, under the cover for the shifter assembly.

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