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On 1 Apr 2002, at 16:31, Daniel Baum wrote: > The mechanism that prevents starting the engine in anything but neutral. > What is it for? Although I can understand the need to prevent starting the > engine in gear, why prevent starting in park? The 68-71 NSS only allowed starting in Neutral, while the 72-3 NSS was more complicated and allowed starting in either N or P. There's no reason other than the simplicity of the early switch not to start in P. > My switch as of now is completely disconnected, so in theory I can start in any > gear. So I particularly need to know if it does any harm if I forget and start > the engine in park? It's only a matter of safety and concern for an accidental lurch that might hurt someone or something. This is one of those things that you can probably do without, but you should NEVER loan your car to anyone else. - Jim Adney jadney@vwtype3.org Madison, WI 53711-3054 USA ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe