ufvj217

i cant get the NSS off, ive heard its a PITA to get off, but its just a daily beater, dont want to spend money on a new switch, ive tried adjusting it, and still no go. was randomly not starting, now it doesnt at all, as well as the no reverse light thing.

rather than keep trying to pry the switch off and risk breaking it (then needing a new one for SURE) i read somewhere on either here or JF, how to splice a wire together and the switch stays in place, but it bypasses it, and the only con's are no reverse lights, and itll start in any gear.

im the ONLY one that drives my jeep, so theres no issue of anyone else starting it in drive or something. the reverse lights i dont care about for now. just need to get it running.

anyone that has bypassed their switch, please help me out!

thanks!!

btw, its a 93 4.0L if that matters.

ufvj217

anyone?

serountree

I'm not sure I'd ever want to BYPASS the switch, I mean it is a Neutral SAFETY switch for a reason.... I understand your concern about prying it off, I had that wonderful experience on mine, although with some paitence it did come off. Be sure you get all the bolts, and I strongly recommend WD40 or a similar penetrating oil on the shaft. It is a pain, but mine was pretty durable with respect to prying. Once off, you can rebuild/clean it like it's mentioned elsewhere in the forums.

Just my $2 worth (inflation adjusted)

ufvj217

i hear ya. i guess ill try and get it off tomorow again.

and lol @ the 2 DOLLARS worth.. haha

89Laredo

If you MUST bypass the NSS (until you can get it off/whatever)
then do this:

Keep in mind that you will lose Reverse lights, and your trans may act weird (tcu not seeing "d" position)

ufvj217

just splice those wires together?

89Laredo

Id jump them with a paperclip or piece of wire, so that you can fix/replace the NSS later on and not have a PITA with the wiring.
Put a piece of wire between those contacts, and wrap it in electrical/duct tape to keep if from falling out/shorting..

Heres where the pic came from:
http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?t=1018747

caged

not a bad fix at all.
my little jeep is like this. hence the reason for purchasing it for 100 bux. (with only 150,000 kms....93,000 miles).
i've always been able to start it, whether i put it in neutral and hold the key to start, then slightly move the shifter in neutral. or just get out and jump the starter with a pry bar/screw driver.
but i may do this.


now, my trail rig... i don't know, but it can start in gear, revers lights work, and never had a problem with the nss.... don't know why, i bought it like this after the guy swapped out a 4.0 HO. i've even changed the tranny.

89Laredo

my 89 doesnt have a nss...
lol
They had a recall to put a nss in the older jeeps but apparently mine didnt get taken in. I like not having it, its one less thing to worry about

v8eater

What does the wiring for the NSS look like if you don't have one? I mean, does it just look like the end for the harness is just hanging there as if it's just unplug? What about where the NSS itself, plate or cover off some sort where it would normally be? Would a picture be to much to ask?
I ask cause I have a '89 that I will be the only person driving and I feel my NSS failing. I might try to fix but this could be an option.
Thanks
James L.

89Laredo

Im not sure exactly how its done, Ill have to do some research on it..
When I figure it out I will PM you.. (may be a day or two)

Eli Lilly

You can do it under the hood, the cable connects to the harness right around where the evap canister is, at the passenger side firewall. I drove my 94 around with the NSS jumpered with alligator clips for a good 100k.

ufvj217

where in south florida are you?

darkembracedrummer

Here is a diagram. If you leave the NSS plugged up and jump wires B and C, you will effectively bypass the nuetral safety aspect of the switch, but the rest of it will stilll function and it won't affect the shifting. I left the harness plugged up and cut the B and C on the NSS harness( not the vehicle harness) and spliced them together. No start issues now, but of course itll start in any gear and no reverse lights. Still shifts like a brand new vehicle.

ufvj217

perfect, thats what i was looking for. thanks!!

so you cut the wires right above the actuall NSS itself under the car, and spliced them directly above the NSS?