starting problem

[jray73]

I have a 94' RR Classic that will not engage the starter motor. It acts as if I were trying to start the vehicle in drive. When the problem arose I was out on the trail and I had to jump the starter terminals - so I know the starter is fine. I think the problem is in the gear shifter not making contact?? I also checked the linkage at the tranny and everything looked fine.

[newenglandclassic]

sounds like the netural safety switch

could be the netural safety switch, try cycling thru grears from drive to low then to park etc maybe rock the truck

[jray73]

tried everything you suggested and still no contact. Any other suggestions??? where is the neutral safety switch located?

[singingcamel]

when you start the rover ,the starter moves the rover?
if so ,bet your starter is not disengaging your fly wheel

[jray73]

my rover is an automatic. the vehicle acts like I have the gear selector in drive when trying to start it.

[singingcamel]

take the starter out, make sure its working properly, bench test it..

[jray73]

I jumped it under the truck with a wire. I think the starter is fine.