1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic Neutral Safety Switch
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1998 Jeep Cherokee Classic Neutral Safety Switch
Hi,
My reverse/backup lights don't always come on. I have been led to believe that it is the neutral safety switch.
When I go to look up parts to replace I keep finding two completely different things calling themselves a neutral safety switch.
There is this
Then there is this
I have not gone digging around on the jeep trying to find the location yet.
However what is the difference in these parts and do i need both???
Thanks,
Brad
1998 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4.0L MFI 6cyl
My reverse/backup lights don't always come on. I have been led to believe that it is the neutral safety switch.
When I go to look up parts to replace I keep finding two completely different things calling themselves a neutral safety switch.
There is this
Then there is this
I have not gone digging around on the jeep trying to find the location yet.
However what is the difference in these parts and do i need both???
Thanks,
Brad
1998 Jeep Cherokee 4WD 4.0L MFI 6cyl
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It's the first one but it's super easy to clean it out and regrease. There's no reason to buy a new one.
Here's a write up about it.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
Here's a write up about it.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
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Definitely try to clean it first. I am dealing with the same thing on my 98. I had a hard time trying to get it off and was afraid I was going to break it so I aborted. The weather got warmer and it got better. As expected with the cold weather it is sticking and I have intermittent problems. Once the weather gets warm I am going to do this once and for all.
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If it just your reverse lights no coming on, and you are sure its the NSS, you dont have to take it off....try adjusting it a little first. Loosen the top bolt a bit, this allows for small adjustments. If that fixes the issue, you can leave the cleaning till later.
When you do decide to clean, soak the nut/shaft in some penetrating oil for s few days and go slow on it. Be patient.
When you do decide to clean, soak the nut/shaft in some penetrating oil for s few days and go slow on it. Be patient.
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It's the first one but it's super easy to clean it out and regrease. There's no reason to buy a new one.
Here's a write up about it.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
Here's a write up about it.
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoNSSrebuild.htm
http://www.lubriplate.com/Online-Sto...5-oz-tube.aspx
http://www.lubriplate.com/PDFs/PDS/3_23-DS-ES.pdf
or try a general purpose lithium based lower viscosity grease lubricant. Lubricants with a similar consistency of heavy duty axle grease & lube, such as some dialect greases, have a tendency to eventually dry and gum up the switch mechanisms, contacts and springs.
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Just fyi, you can find them on ebay for $30-$40. I bought one of these off of ebay a couple years ago and it has been completely fine. Felt and looked the same quality as the OEM one also.
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