Thread: 98 oldsmobile doesnt start!

Originally Posted by Zef_66

Yeah, you have a point about it being off a position. But...If the shifter cable isn't adjusted properly to the switch, then the transmission might still go into park, but the shifter would appear to be in reverse. So, put the shifter so it appears to be in drive, and the transmission would auctually be in neutral. And the car would start. Or, other way around. With the shifter appearing to be in park, the transmission is still in reverse. Put the shifter to reverse, and the transmission would be in neutral and the car will start.

Also, as far as the cables coming apart. I didn't read the service manual because I don't have one. But I took mine apart, replaced half of it, adjusted it like I said above, and it works fine. Maybe your aren't supposed to...but I did and it still works.

what you're explaining about the position and appearing to be in reverse, etc is exactly what im talking about. --- easily tested by trying to start the car in all positions (though the fact that the car starts while showing in N, says he cable position is OK.

as for separating the two parts, it was something about the connector not being able to stay together as well if re-connected... (i equate this kind of like a TTY bolt) hopefully you dont have any problems, since you replaced part of it.

Geeezz Change the Netural Safey Switch and its a done deal.. Wont take 15 minutes max to do

Originally Posted by 19SE92

My 92 had the same problem its the starter. I'd bet 50 bucks is tha starter because if the dash er up then the cars getting power. Toasty pull the starter and take it to az=autozone or advance and have it checked. But thats what I am laying money on

Originally Posted by 19SE92

Geeezz Change the Netural Safey Switch and its a done deal.. Wont take 15 minutes max to do

what happened to "i bet you 50 its the starter" mister?

come on.

easy test would be disconnect the cable at the switch and see if the problem persists after wiggling the arm around a bit, if it takes a big motion it's switch, if just a nudge then I lean cable