Starts in any gear with new NSS
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Starts in any gear with new NSS
Hi Folks,
I was given a 1997 Jeep Cherokee recently by my sister, and when I sent it through MD inspection it failed, due to a bad neutral safety switch since the tester could start the car in any gear (it is an automatic). Rather than pay the $400 they quoted for a new NSS, I bought one for $45 from eBay and installed it my self. Easy installation as it appeared the switch had been replaced in the recent past. Problem is...the car will still start in any gear! I did try rotating the switch back and forth but no change. Do you think the eBay switch is crap? It looked like a factory part but who knows? Could there be a bypass somewhere that avoids the NSS? I thought a separate button or switch was required for that? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
I was given a 1997 Jeep Cherokee recently by my sister, and when I sent it through MD inspection it failed, due to a bad neutral safety switch since the tester could start the car in any gear (it is an automatic). Rather than pay the $400 they quoted for a new NSS, I bought one for $45 from eBay and installed it my self. Easy installation as it appeared the switch had been replaced in the recent past. Problem is...the car will still start in any gear! I did try rotating the switch back and forth but no change. Do you think the eBay switch is crap? It looked like a factory part but who knows? Could there be a bypass somewhere that avoids the NSS? I thought a separate button or switch was required for that? Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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Thanks but no jumper wire at the connector. I will check for any odd looking wiring in the engine compartment as well.
Is there a test procedure for the NSS, i.e., which terminals should have continuity for the different shift positions? I was thinking of testing my new and old NSS off the car.
Is there a test procedure for the NSS, i.e., which terminals should have continuity for the different shift positions? I was thinking of testing my new and old NSS off the car.
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Success! Both old and new NSS tested okay. I disconnected the NSS completely and car would still start so figured there must be a bypass as Orlo suggested. Finally discovered a black wire from the PDU attached to ground via a crimp on terminal, removed it, and everything works as designed.
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