I have a 1990 300E and have an issue with my gear shift position sensor—or whatever it might be called. About 60% of the time, my car won't start when it's in Park, but I can shift it to Neutral and it starts perfectly fine. So I presume there's an obscure switch somewhere that isn't sensing the fact that the gear shift is in Park. I'm not sure where that switch might be, but if anyone could help me solve that issue, I would certainly be very grateful.

Thanks in advance!!

 

neutral safety switch. left side of the transmission.

 

I would probably have to concur with the diagnosis of worn bushings. So...what does it take to change the bushings? I'm pretty handy with the wrench, but I've never disassembled a console. Do you happen to know of a good set of instructions that would be of some help?

 

Wow!! That's the kind of answer I was looking for! Thanks tons!

 

Hey so i cant seem to find a Post for this but im pretty new to this forum.

1990 300e, w124 3.0. she ran fine, I switched wheels on her rear "2012 300e Tulip fives" and it seems as if the diff locked on me? she wont go at all.. Jacked her up no rubb. put it in reverse and it it seized.. and advice????

Woul reallly like the advice and help..

-Emiliano S.

 

Very different issue...I would start a new thread and pose your issue. You probably won't get much of a response on the end of this old thread.