It should be on the transmission. There should be two, a reverse light switch and a neutral switch. Unplug one and put it in reverse. if the backup lights come on, then that's the one you want. Unscrew it and screw in a new one. pretty easy.
How do you replace the safety neutral switch on a 1995 Jeep Cherokee 5-speed transmission and Where is the safety neutral switch located?
The neutral safety switch and backup light switch are one in the same. You have to replace it. It is located on the transmission where the shifter connects to it.
go to www.naxja.org or www.jeepforum.com and do a search for "neutral safety switch. There will be links to jeep owners sites that have detailed instructions
It is located on the side of the transmission.
Here's a great write up on Neutral Safety Switches in Cherokees http://www.jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp
either behind or in front of the arm of your brake pedal. Follow the brake pedal up until you find a box, either in front of or behind the brake pedal. You will find that the box has a button on it that is activated by your brake pedal, that is the neutral safety switch.
It only allows starting in park and neutral and it turns on the reverse lights.
It only allows starting in park and neutral, and runs the reverse lights.
by the shiter lever on the tranny.
It is on the valve body inside the transmission.
the neutral safty switch is located in the trans range switch if you have an aw4 auto trans replace or clean and reinstall the switch
No. It would only prevent you from starting.