REMOVAL:
# Raise the vehicle. # Disconnect the switch wire harness connector. # Pry washer lock tabs upward and remove the switch attaching nut and tabbed washer. # Remove the switch adjusting bolt. # Slide switch off the manual valve shaft. INSTALLATION:
# Disconnect the shift linkage rod from the shift lever on the left side of the transmission. # Rotate the manual shift lever all the way rearward. Then rotate the lever forward two detent positions to Neutral. # Install the switch on the manual valve shaft and install the switch adjusting bolt finger tight. Do not tighten the bolt at this time. # Install the tabbed washer on the manual valve shaft and install the switch attaching nut. Tighten the nut to 6.9 Nm (61 inch lbs.) torque but do not bend the washer lock tabs over the nut at this time. # Verify that the transmission is in Neutral. # Rotate the switch to align the neutral standard line with the vertical groove on the manual valve shaft. # Align the switch standard line with the groove or flat on the manual valve shaft. # Tighten the switch adjusting bolt to 13 Nm (108 inch lbs.) torque. # Bend at least two washer lock tabs over the switch attaching nut to secure it. # Connect the shift linkage rod to the shift lever on the left side of the case. # Connect the switch wires to the harness and the lower vehicle. # Check switch operation. Engine should start in Park and Neutral only.
Near the top of the Clutch pedal bracket that is holding it all together.
How do you replace the safety neutral switch on a 1995 Jeep Cherokee 5-speed transmission and Where is the safety neutral switch located?
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 runs the reverse lights.
Here's a great write up on Neutral Safety Switches in Cherokees http://www.jeepin.com/features/nss/index.asp
THE WEIGHT OF 1995 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE IS 1.5 tons to be approximate.
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.
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.
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 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
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No. It would only prevent you from starting.
find the conector(s) and jump it. also try starting your vehicle in neutral.