OEM Dodge Neon Neutral Safety Switch

Dodge Neon Neutral Safety Switch Parts and Q&A

• Neutral Safety Switch
  3747361AB
  Q: What is the Role of the Neutral Safety Switch in Servicing the Transmission Range Sensor on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  The first step to servicing the transmission range sensor is to take out the valve body assembly from the transaxle. Also, open the sensor by removing the screw in the retaining hole and separating the sensor from the valve body. Get rid of the TRS from the manual shaft. Position the TRS atop the valve body and fix it by turning the retaining screw to 5 Nm (45inchlbs.). The last step is to put the valve body back into the transaxle.
• Neutral Safety Switch
  5293060AD
  Q: How Does the Neutral Safety Switch Function and How Is It Tested on Dodge Neon?

  A:

  The starter solenoid circuit receives ground only from the 31th switch at the center terminal when the manual transmission is set to Park or Neutral. You should see continuity between the center pin and the transaxle case when testing the switch and the car is in Park or Neutral; if it shows continuity when in any other position, the switch isn't working. Check the gearshift cable adjustment before you change a switch that does not work. Unscrew the switch from the transaxle case, so the fluid can flow into a container, then place the selector lever in Park and Neutral, checking that the switch operating lever fingers are aiming straight between these two positions. During the installation, fix the switch along with its brand new seal into the transaxle housing and tighten everything to 33 Nm (24 ft. lbs.), turning it on and using a test lamp to check it. Fill the transaxle with fluid until the level reaches the indicated point. To check the back up lamp switch circuit, look for continuity between the two outside terminals on the switch, as long as the transaxle lever is in Reverse and only a closed circle is seen.