Continuity Inspection

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Disconnect the negative battery cable. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Inspect for continuity between neutral switch terminals A and B.

Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Neutral Switch Terminals A And B
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- If not as specified, replace the neutral switch. (See NEUTRAL SWITCH REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)

Specification

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