Hi all,
I don't post here much, but follow the forum and value your opinions.

Here's the problem: Once every month or so, the starter does not turn at all when attemting to start the truck. When it does not start, it may not turn over at all for 10-20 turns of the key, then all of a sudden, it starts right up.
I have replaced the starter, and cleaned and tightened all battery connections. This problem happens when cold and fully warm. The starter never cranks slowly, its either a perfect start or nothing at all.
Is there a relay or something I can check in between the switch and starter that may be the problem? Maybe a relay or ?

Thanks for the help.

Neutral safety switch in the transmission shifter may need cleaning or need to be replaced.

My money is on the key switch. You can replace the electrical portion of the ignition key without changing the mechanical portion of the key. Dealer part, but not too expensive. Common problem.

Where is the nuetral safety switch? In the shift culumn somewhere?

we've replaced it TWICE on our '95...first time I got one from a salvage yard, last time got a new one from the dealer.

Well, I tried to find the neutral safety switch this weekend, but had no luck. My manual is very vague about where the switch is. I know now that it is not in the center console area (I think Gen 1 was in console, but not Gen 2).
Is the switch down on the transmission near where the cable connects? Can someone describe the location?

Thanks

Ignition switch is about $25. You might also go for the "clicky starter fix" do a google search. There are kits available for about $12 or you could fab your own. It bypasses the switch and zaps the starter directly from the Batt.

Thanks v6lsmonty, I may put in a direct battery start switch as a backup in case I have future problems.

Have you found your problem? Did you check the ignition switch?

I have not found the problem yet. It has been starting just fine for a couple weeks now, so it's hard to do any diagnostics. Since I can not easily find the mysterious "neutral safety switch", then I probably will change out the ignition switch this weekend and see if the problem continues.