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Old 03-08-2010, 05:31 PM
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My 97 blazer sometimes will not start until I jiggle the shifter handle. Where is the park/nuetral ignition lockout switch
 
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Old 03-08-2010, 08:07 PM
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The park/neutral switch is on the side of the transmission. But I doubt that is the problem. If giggling the shift lever allows it to start and it is a column shifter, your problem is likely a failing ignition switch.
 
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Old 03-09-2010, 05:04 PM
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It is a floor shifter, It seems like when it does this there are no instrument lights, warning ring or anything until I move the shifter.
 
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Old 03-09-2010, 06:13 PM
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Even more reinforcement that the ignition switch is at fault. A park/neutral switch issue will have no impact on warning lights, instrument cluster, etc.
 
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Replaced the ignition switch, works great. Thanks
 
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Yeaaaaaaaa, Another Happy Member, Thanks to the Great Help on Here. Glad to Hear because most of the time Members Never tell us their problem is fixed or Resolved and we are left in "Hummmmmmmm" hope that worked for them ? Great to Know. Thank you for the INFO, This helps other Members Also.
 
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Glad you got it fixed!!
 
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Well after I reread what I had wrote, I can see you thinking I had the same problem, But no I was Just Happy for the OP and their Success. Thanks to you Kyle.
 
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I was responding to the OP.
 
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Ok My Mistake, I think ? There was two replys glad you got it fixed,, but only one now ? Must Be seeing things T.J.
 
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