Where is the neutral safety switch on a PT Cruiser?
Most often mounted to the left-hand side of the transmission, the switch is equipped in vehicles with a transaxle or automatic transmission.
Where is the neutral safety switch located on a 2007 PT Cruiser?
Re: My 2007 automatic PT Cruiser starts in neutral, not park If the vehicle is an automatic and depending on the year it is located on the lower drivers side of the trans and is called a prndl switch.
Where is the neutral safety switch on a 2006 PT Cruiser?
The neutral safety switch is also known as the transmission range sensor, and is located on the top of the valve body inside the transmission.
How do you test a neutral safety switch?
Turn on the ignition key and start the engine. If the neutral safety switch is working correctly the engine will start. To test the neutral safety switch, shut the engine off and restart the engine three times in the park position and three times in the neutral position on the shifter.
How do you replace a neutral light switch?
Step 7: Hook up the negative battery cable to the negative terminal. This will supply power to the new neutral safety switch. Remove the nine volt battery saver from the cigarette lighter. Step 1: Install the new neutral safety switch into the shifter housing. Step 2: Place the floor shifter onto the floor board.
Where is the neutral switch on a car?
A neutral safety switch works just like a clutch switch except that it keeps an automatic transmission from starting in gear. The neutral safety switch will allow the engine to start with the transmission selector in park and neutral. The switch is located in two places on the vehicle.
What happens if you have a bad neutral switch?
In other words, a properly functioning neutral safety switch will only allow the engine to crank and start if the shifter lever is in the Park or Neutral position. A faulty neutral safety switch may allow the engine to crank over and even start when the transmission is in gear. Such occurrences could result in serious personal injury or death.