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Neutral Safety Switch

NOTE: Neutral safety switch may be referred to as park/neutral or gear select switch. For proper neutral safety switch adjustment, see NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION  .

Disconnect electrical connector. Note terminal identification. See Fig 1 . Using ohmmeter, check continuity between specified terminals in relation to shift lever position. Refer to the NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS  table. Replace neutral safety switch if continuity is not as specified.

NEUTRAL SAFETY SWITCH CONTINUITY SPECIFICATIONS

Shift Lever Position Continuity Between Terminals
Park "B" & "C"
Reverse "A" & "E"
Neutral "B" & "C"
Drive (1)
3 "A" & "G"
1-2 "A" & "H"
(1) No continuity should exist between any terminals.
Fig 1: Identifying Neutral Safety Switch Terminals
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