how to change inhibitor switch?

[fkford]

anyone here no how to change the inhibitor switch.. car isnt starting and its the inhibitor switch .. got no idea what it is apparently its in the transmission? cheers guys

[HoldrodeoLT]

The automatic transmission relies on an inhibitor switch to make sure that the engine will only start when the gear is in the N or the P position.
I think its located under the T bar somewhereif its not there it could on the side of the gearbox its self... not sure wht it look like.

[hako]

Its fitted alongside the T bar lever...pull the console cover to reveal (remove ashtray, fingers in and pull up) - it's a $46 item (new) and they rarely fail so my advice is to make doubley sure it's correctly fitted (not loose)/adjusted. Will it start in N?

[fkford]

Its fitted alongside the T bar lever...pull the console cover to reveal (remove ashtray, fingers in and pull up) - it's a $46 item (new) and they rarely fail so my advice is to make doubley sure it's correctly fitted (not loose)/adjusted. Will it start in N?

ok cheers mate thanks for the help. it doesnt start in N..just starts at randoms times in N or P

[HoldrodeoLT]

Yeah it sounds liek its just dirty mate, Give it a good clean, should be good as new

[hako]

Here is the how-to on replacing and/or repairing the switch - pull it apart and save $46.:
How To Repair Reverse Light Switch on Auto VR/VS Commodore

[fkford]

It ended up being a sensor on the key which connects to a earth on your ignition..something to do with the immobiliser. Need a new key..How do i go about that? do i have to go to Holden or is there a cheaper way around it?

[chrisdoesitbetter]

mister minit does it for around the $85 mark i think...