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Originally Posted by johnholl
The neutral safety switch may be deffective [automatic trans]. Try shifting out of park and into neutral while turning the key.
The fastest way to narrow in on the problem is to make sure you have 12volts at the starter main terminal and 12 volts at the solenoid terminal [smaller plastic clip] when the key is in the start position. You have to remove the splash guard] If not, check the starter relay and the ignition switch.
My wifes car started while jumped, but not all alone. It turned out to be the starter was on its way out. It lastest another 2 months, then on morning DOA, most likely the solenoid. I think the starters on these care are a problem area, other than that they're a damn good car. I got my starter at a junk yard for $75.00
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I have tried starting it while in neutral, but no luck. I haven't tried turning the ignition at the same time I shift though. Not sure if you mean to turn key at the same time. I have replaced the starter twice and both times the problem does come back. Maybe something is ruining something on my starter?
My car wouldn't start last night and wouldn't with the jump box. I walked home as I wasn't too far away and came back later at night. When I came back it started right up on its own. It does seem to do this more often when it is warmer out. Hmm...