Neutral Switch Inspection

Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)

Inspect for continuity between neutral switch terminal A and B.

Fig 1: Inspecting Continuity Between Neutral Switch Terminal A And B

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If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION [C66M-R].)

Specification

Measured condition	Continuity
Rod pushed	Continuity detected
Rod not pushed	No continuity