I have an '89 Dakota SE 2WD automatic, sometimes when I go to start it won't start unless I put in neutral. In other words when it's in park (like it should be) it won't start and I have to put it in neutral to start it up. What would cause this and how could I fix it? Thanks.

 

Sounds like the Park/Neutral switch (located on the transmission) is taking a crap, replace it.
I believe its located on the driver side of the transmission.

 

ya it would be the park nutral switch its easy to replace.

 

Alright, thanks guys. I'll look into it/replace when I get a chance lol.

 

how much does that switch cost?

 

Less than $15 from autozone.