FW: '91 audi 100 automatic tranny gear indicator

[Nick]

I'm holding a 4-spd shifter in my hands now.   There is a sizeable switch 
assembly on the front right corner and it has a fairly large connector. 
Could be a problem with either.  If moving the shifter is not moving the 
switch and it (the switch)was in drive you  wouldn't get neutral safety, 
or a change in the dash display.
Nick

> Hello- my audi dash says I'm in drive no matter what position the 
> gearshift
> selector is in.  The transmission goes into park and neutral, but will 
> not
> start. What is the most likely culprit? Is there a way to bypass this 
> safety
> feature? I've looked at the alarm wiring schematics that are on the web
> which indicates that relay #8 is the starter relay and the ground for 
> this
> runs to the alarm module and the Transmission safety switch goes into the
> alarm  However my model seems different as there is no relay #8 as I have
> the 4 speed transmission.
>
> Any tips would be appreciated.
>
> Jeff
>