Hey everyone, just went to start my jeep the other day and it wouldnt, threw it in nuetral and started right up. Havent had the problem for a few days and it did it again. I am sure its the neutral safety switch, but where abouts is it located? I read somewhere its on the left side of the tranny, And can i simply try cleaning it before going and buying a new part? Thanks for the help!

 

It's on the passenger side of the tranny. It has a cable connected to and it is fan shaped.

 

A lot of time a good cleaning will take care of your problem unless it is completely shot. Here's a link on how to do it. Hope it helps.
http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/

 

Alright thanks guys! i found a couple different threads as well so im going to give her a try tomorrow morning

 

A shop cleaned my NSS a couple months ago, but it has recently started not wanting to start unless it hits juuussssst the right spot in either P or N, but only after starting up just fine, driving a short distance, & then trying to restart.

Could it really be that gummed up again so soon, or do I just need to replace it. Also, can it be just a slight bit out of alignment?

Again, initial startup is always fine but attempting to restart after driving a short distance is when I have to slowly move the shift lever through P & N to hit the sweet spot.

BTW, today it won't crank at all.

 

Try adjusting it.

 

Thanks renix, i did throw the bolt back in so far so good

 

By adjusting, do you mean loosening the retaining bolt & repositioning the NSS? If so, I tried that. Since it hasn't been long that it was cleaned, I went ahead & bought a new one at AutoZone for $183.

 

Yow. That's expensive!!

 

yea yuck, thus why i wanted to clean mine, but so far so good will just have to see! id hate to pay a price like that for such a small part lol

 

I'll be cleaning mine this week. Any quick tips or pointers?

 

Yeah! Soak it down with PB Baster for a few days if the bolts have any sign of rust build up.

 

Yes. As previously posted http://www.bc4x4.com/tech/2010/jeep-...ty-switch-nss/

It's extremely helpful.

 

agree with both, good luck