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Start Inhibitor-Back-up Light Switch: Starting problems 200

posted by  onlyVolvo on  Sun Aug 30 18:40 CST 2009
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My son has a 1987 Volvo 245 GL. Recently, when the ignition key is turned to start to car nothing happens except the lights on the dashboard go on. It has a new ignition switch and the battery is fine. I recently discovered that if I shake the auto shift lever while turning the key, the car immediately starts. I presume that it must be the start-inhibitor switch although I am not sure. Has anyone else had this issue? Does it require an adjustment or does it need a new switch?

Any advice is appreciated!

Thanks,

Only Volvo








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Start Inhibitor-Back-up Light Switch: Starting problems 200

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posted by  Art Benstein on  Mon Aug 31 01:15 CST 2009
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Hi there,

You may find it loose, or be able to clean it up. Neutral start switch
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Art Benstein near Baltimore

The only time I look forward to a red light is when I’m trying to finish a text.








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Start Inhibitor-Back-up Light Switch: Starting problems 200

posted by  boxvolvo on  Sun Aug 30 22:52 CST 2009
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Hard to say without seeing it, but a new one is about 30 bucks, and takes about ten minutes to install.






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