Q: Could my no crank be caused by the park/neutral safety switch?

asked by on September 28, 2016

1995 Chrysler LHS won't crank. But if we connect a jumper wire from battery positive post to small ignition terminal on solenoid it starts right up. Battery is good, relays are fine, fuses are fine, and we believe ignition switch is fine. Could this be the park/neutral safety switch? Where on this vehicle is it located? The repair manual I have doesn't mention it. Where can I find instructions to replace it?

My car has 210000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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