My '05 CRD has had a problem with not starting due to the lever not been fully pushed into the PARK position. The car will click at some relay in the cab and after I firmly push the lever into P it starts.

Something is out of adjustment. I have thought my battery was bad but boost it off and the car starts. It will start fine many times and then without of the blue it clicks again acting as thought the battery is bad.

Does any of this sound familiar to you guys?

Thanks,

Tom

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2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
Build Date May '05
OME lift kit
Samco hoses
Weeks Stage 1
PMF EGR plug kit
ARP Stud
Cracked CAC repaired with epoxy filler

Yeah just need to adjust the shift interlock cable located under the center console.

My shifter cable got stuck to key interlock and I couldn't remove the key. I cut the cable and push forward and problem is solved. Don't do this if you have kids.

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2006 Black Jeep Liberty CRD Limited
K&N, Samco Hoses, Michelin 245/70-16 LTX A/T2, Fumoto F-102, V-Force Muffler, Mopar, Hitch, Trailer Wiring, Skid Plates, Slush Mats, Rear Shelf, Predator Stage 1, Transgo, ORM & CodeReader, Facet 40109 Pump
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There's a two piece spring loaded plastic pushrod in the shifter that breaks and causes one or more interlock issues e.g. can't start, can't remove key and/or non functioning shift lock button. If you can pull your shifter from D to 2 without pressing the unlock button on the front of the knob you probably have a broken rod.

I fabricated a replacement metal pushrod. The only other alternatives are a full replacement shifter assembly, $$$, or snip the cable and live without the safety features.

If you have interlock issues be sure to report it at http://www.nhtsa.gov/

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