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Posted: March 25 2008 11:04 AM
 
cr shorter (aka cr55) [ View ] [ Email ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
dover, Delaware

 ......CR
 
I'm having a couple of problems with my 94 Chevy pick-up. the truck does't want to start in park or neutral until you move the shifter around. The starter only clicks. Is it the neutral safety switch and where is it?

The 2nd problem is getting the hood open. The cable seems to have streched so it only releases the hood slightly, not enough to pop it open. Ihave tried the 2 man method of holding the hood while the other person works the opener, but no luck. If any one knows a quick method without dismantleing the grille please let me know,



p.s. Cutting the hood off is not an option Ol' Bear!!!!!!!!!



Thanks for any help, C.R.
 
 
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Posted by maniac  -  03/25/2008 11:46 AM
Neutral safety switch is at the bottom of the steering column, probably dead from old age, easy to replace.

Once the hood is open you can see where the cable attaches, just shorten it up a little, but be careful the cable might be starting to unravel and might need to be replaced.

maniac [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Bethel, Connecticutt
 
Posted by ol bear  -  03/25/2008 11:53 AM
coat hanger ,,,,,,, oh ya try some steel wool and windex ,,,,,,,,, best of luck ,,,,,,u got ny number i see ,,,, ol bear
OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana
 
Posted by cr55  -  03/25/2008 12:39 PM
Yeah Ol'Bear I've got your number.


Thanks maniac but the hood won't pop up even a little bit!!
......CR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dover, Delaware
 
Posted by ol bear  -  03/25/2008 01:05 PM
ok this is no b.s. ,,,, windex equals ,,1 tablespoon white vinegar and 3 of ammounia,,,in a 32 oz. sprayer , better than 5 bucks a gallon for windex , i use it on everything ,,, even wipe the car down with it ,, ol bear,,,,,, is the hood up yet ???
OL BEAR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] crown point, Indiana
 
Posted by cr55  -  03/25/2008 01:18 PM
Ol'Bear, thanks for the help ,I think! I've been told that I'm retarded many times so maybe I'll figure out how your info helps get the hood up. After all I am from slower delaware.
......CR [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dover, Delaware
 
Posted by jimmothershead  -  03/25/2008 01:32 PM
Neutral start switch may have loosened. Put some goose grease on the latch and then check for adjustment under the dash and at latch.
Jim [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Huntingtown, Maryland
 
Posted by Red's Place Custom & Restoration  -  03/25/2008 06:48 PM
most times the plastic hood stops or bumpers are worn and doesn't put any pressure on the hood and also look for wear on the latch either part. Don't get stuck breaking the cable.
Red's Place Custom & Restoration [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] Charlotte, North Carolina
 
Posted by dixie  -  03/25/2008 07:26 PM
BEAR YOU BETTER QUIT USEING THAT AMMONIA ALL IT DOES IS CUT THE WAX RIGHT OFF. BUT YOU ARE AN OLD BEAR.
jim grace [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] dade city, Florida Charter Member since January 2006
 
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