Nss switch
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Nss switch
are their different switches for a 98 Cherokee I'm finding prices on the net from 55.00 up to 380.00. It's a 4wd with auto tran. Also is their a sure way to tell if it is an Nss switch problem.
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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.7 HO
I attempted to clean mine and it broke trying to get it off. I bought a cheap eBay one and it failed on me 10 months later. I bought another slightly more expensive one with a 10 year warranty and knock wood, it's been fine. I keep a paper clip in the center console in case it fails so I can bypass the switch.
Symptoms would be intermittent starting, works one time, doesn't the next. Then having to wiggle the shifter or put it into neutral to get it started. Reverse lights may stop working as well. Search the site, tons of info on it as it's a common problem. Most people have success cleaning them. There is a write up on how to do it if you search the site and google.
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PM me if you're interested in that. I sell cleaned, OEM NSS switches for $60 shipped.
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It is very simple to clean your NSS switch. A couple sockets and ten dollars in auto zone cleaning supplies is all it takes. Its worth giving it a shot cleaning it yourself before buying a new one. I was able to bring mine back from the dead over a year ago and its still going strong.
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Year: 1993
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So far with 262K I can wiggle my shifter in park or neutral and still get it started but the first time it happened it had me confounded. Lucky to have the internet to figure it out.
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thanks for all the info guys. I live in eastern Iowa so road salt is a major thing,I don't even want to get started on that. I cracked it getting it off, after I stripped the threads prying on the nut. Found one for 66.00 with a good warranty. Think I will keep that paper clip in the console also. any tricks to putting the new one back on. Thanks again.
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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.7 HO
thanks for all the info guys. I live in eastern Iowa so road salt is a major thing,I don't even want to get started on that. I cracked it getting it off, after I stripped the threads prying on the nut. Found one for 66.00 with a good warranty. Think I will keep that paper clip in the console also. any tricks to putting the new one back on. Thanks again.
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