2000 psd starting Issue

[TenMore]

I have a 2000 psd f250 4wd 7.3. Im having a issue with starting it at times. Most times it fires right up. But some times all I get is a click from the engine compartment. and it won start till i take it from park to neutral. than it fires right up. At first i thought it was a starter issue dead spot or something. But Ive got under there and smacked starter with hammer and that hasnt done a thing..... Any ideas sensor or something? shifter going bad? Trannie problem?

[7.3'00]

I would assume maybe some sort of sensor that tells your computer something or another about the gear it's in.

[Zaairman]

Sounds like your transmission sensor is out of whack. Try lifting up on the shifter. There's some brass torx bolts underneath the column/dash that like to come loose and cause this issue.

[TenMore]

Originally Posted by Zaairman

Sounds like your transmission sensor is out of whack. Try lifting up on the shifter. There's some brass torx bolts underneath the column/dash that like to come loose and cause this issue.

S if I pull the column cover off Ill find the torx bolts?

[Zaairman]

No, stick your head up under the dash.