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Old 08-03-2006, 10:19 PM   #1
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Hi all

I'm have the Falcon for sale and I want to have it all Mickey Mouse before it goes

It won't start in Park unless you move the selector between Park and Reverse

It'll start in Neutral. If I put the instrument cluster into diagnostic mode it shows the correct gear selection. I assume it's the inhibitor switch... I pulled the cover off the selector but it's not there - where is it and how hard is it to change out? How much should I expect to pay 2nd hand? It's a cop car and clicks from 3rd to 2nd without pressing the button - hopefully that's unrelated to the switch?

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Old 09-03-2006, 10:22 AM   #2
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The Inhibitor switch is on the passenger side of the transmission sort of near the bellhousing. You'll have to jack up the car or drive it onto some stands to get to it. It has a little metal shield covering it. It's a very easy job, should take no longer than 5 minutes to replace. I paid about $100 from Ford spare parts.
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Old 09-03-2006, 10:32 AM   #3
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all autos click from 3 rd to 2nd without pushing the button
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Old 09-03-2006, 12:51 PM   #4
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all autos click from 3 rd to 2nd without pushing the button
Really? i was told otherwise. Oh well I guess I look like an idiot.

Kenaz - thanks I'll give it a go on the weekend.
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Old 09-03-2006, 12:52 PM   #5
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well every car ive ever driven has had it
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Old 09-03-2006, 01:49 PM   #6
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wouldnt it depend whether u have a 3sp or 4spd? i have a 3sp which does thta, i wouldnt think i 4 spd would go between D/3/2 all with out button pressed in!

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Old 09-03-2006, 03:24 PM   #7
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you should only need to press the button to go from P to R. then also 2 to 1. and on the way back up, D to N and N to R/P. if u still have the original manual its in there.
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Old 06-12-2006, 09:06 PM   #8
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Old post I know but...

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you should only need to press the button to go from P to R. then also 2 to 1. and on the way back up, D to N and N to R/P. if u still have the original manual its in there.
My EL 4 speed auto...
P - R - N - D All need the button pressed (both directions)
D - 3 No button pressing required
3 - 2 - 1 All need the button pressed (both directions)

Done this way to aid towing (AFAIK)

Somthings either broken, or it's a COP 'feature'
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Old 23-08-2012, 02:22 AM   #9
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The Inhibitor switch is on the passenger side of the transmission sort of near the bellhousing. You'll have to jack up the car or drive it onto some stands to get to it. It has a little metal shield covering it. It's a very easy job, should take no longer than 5 minutes to replace. I paid about $100 from Ford spare parts.

i rang ethridge ford today wed 22 to price an inhibitor switch they are in ringwood melbourne they quoted me $190.00 i now know why everyone says fraud not ford.
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