How to jump bypass the NSS on a '96 XJ
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How to jump bypass the NSS on a '96 XJ
I believe there are 2 ways to bypass the NSS on a '96 XJ.
The first would be to bridge the gap between the two electrodes on the starter motor from underneath.
The second I believe is to unhook one of the electrical harnesses in that cluster of 4 or so somewhere around the trans fluid dip stick and bridge the circuit using maybe just a small wire. I've seen possibly a graphic of this somewhere before but can't find it now.
Can someone please explain how this is done at the electrical harness?
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The first would be to bridge the gap between the two electrodes on the starter motor from underneath.
The second I believe is to unhook one of the electrical harnesses in that cluster of 4 or so somewhere around the trans fluid dip stick and bridge the circuit using maybe just a small wire. I've seen possibly a graphic of this somewhere before but can't find it now.
Can someone please explain how this is done at the electrical harness?
Thanks
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How is sticking a paperclip in the sockets of the switch connector going to trick the jeep into thinking it's in park?
You would need to jumper the other side of the connector with pins that feed back to the ECU.
You would need to jumper the other side of the connector with pins that feed back to the ECU.
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As someone who had to "trick" the jeep to determine if the NSS was at fault for a no crank, yes, it is very much possible to jump the terminals at the connector. This technique is useful for troubleshooting the NSS and to get you out of a tow if you're out on the road when it fails.
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Since only a ground is involved there is no actual current to have to send to the ECU or any other sort of positive or "hot" wires involved.
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Unless you plug the connectors back together after inserting a small jumper- then it doesn't matter.
'96 will eventually throw a CEL if the NSS is jumpered. Doesn't affect how it runs.
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If I could just jumper the plug connector on the end of the switch in order to bypass it, then I might as well remove the nut and bolt holding it to the tranny and put the jumpered switch on the workbench in my garage for safekeeping while I drive my XJ around.
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Howdy Chuck! Long time no see....
Chris, you might want to check out this link. If you can remove your NSS without breaking it, you can probably fix it>>
If you hold the key over, and jiggle the shifter in park or neutral and it starts, it's your NSS. http://bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neut...ty-switch-nss/
Chris, you might want to check out this link. If you can remove your NSS without breaking it, you can probably fix it>>
If you hold the key over, and jiggle the shifter in park or neutral and it starts, it's your NSS. http://bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-neut...ty-switch-nss/
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From what people are saying, it's a temporary fix to your problem and it works. They even explained why, so I'm not sure why you seem upset over that and "losing faith" in the forums (as if people are trying to mislead you or spread false information)
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Suggestion: Carry these jumper instructions on your vehicle as part of your tool/emergency kit. Some time ago I tucked them into the repair manual I keep on board. Have not had to use it yet. But I figure if I do, I won't remember which wires to jump without the instructions.
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So you guys are sayin that I can unplug my nss here,
and stick a paperclip like this
in the end of the nss plug here,
and then I can just go driving around with nothing plugged into the pins side of the connector coming out of the wiring harness in the engine bay?
Sorry guys I'm just not seein it.
and stick a paperclip like this
in the end of the nss plug here,
and then I can just go driving around with nothing plugged into the pins side of the connector coming out of the wiring harness in the engine bay?
Sorry guys I'm just not seein it.
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So you guys are sayin that I can unplug my nss here, and stick a paperclip like this in the end of the nss plug here, and then I can just go driving around with nothing plugged into the pins side of the connector coming out of the wiring harness in the engine bay? Sorry guys I'm just not seein it.