NSS HELP
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Year: 1998
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Engine: 4.0L
NSS HELP
Alright here's my problem. Damn I really thought I could get through this without posting for help. An hour or so later and a score or more f-bombs and here I am. I'm trying to pull/clean my NSS. I took the two bolts off and I can't get the damn thing off. I've used a few tips - threading the larger bolt on a bit and then using a screwdriver against the oil pan to pull, but all that's happening is i'm taking thread off.
Any other advise? I've tried to get a screwdriver around back and pull it out but it's so damn hard to get behind it and I'm worried I'm going to break something. Will it come off just as pictured? Am I missing something??
Please help, much appreciated.
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If your replaceing the sensor don't worry about breaking it. You can use a ladyfoot prybar. Kind of looks like the letter "J". Just gets right behind the sensor and prys it right off. The shaft that the sensor rides on has a lip caused by tightening down the shift lever. Take a small file and carefully file that ridge down and the sensor should come off.
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I'm really trying not to replace anything - I just want to pull it off and clean it.
Occasionally I have to put her in N to start, and my rear backup lights don't work, so I know this is the issue. Just want to clean it out. Really don't want to buy another $250 part.
Occasionally I have to put her in N to start, and my rear backup lights don't work, so I know this is the issue. Just want to clean it out. Really don't want to buy another $250 part.
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You can clean the contacts on the pigtail/plug and put dielectric gearse in the socket prior to reconnecting, but I that only works half the time. JY's are a good source for the part. my moto "why by new when used will do"
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Yeah, again, I don't think I need a new part. I just want to pull this one off the damn transmission and it ain't budgin. Need help getting it off - need someone to look at the pic I posted and tell me if I need to do something with that post that's sticking out - do I need to get that out somehow? Or should it pull just like it looks in the picture?
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everything is off that is holding it in.. it just takes a little time to get it off.. you are going to have to wiggle it to fully get it off of there just be careful to not pry on one side of it too hard because you will break the shifting linkage in there.... i found this out from experience.. good thing i had more awaiting if i broke it.. just pb blaster and file down the shaft so it slides off smooth.
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That "post" center part doesn't come out. KTI Off Road » Neutral Safety Switch repair - or how to save $200 in 4h
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Had the same problem yesterday, ended not getting it off, sprayed a little beaver bolt buster on it yesterday and today. I think I may have broken mine, so I will keep spraying it until I can get to a JY to get one. I had to bypass it so I can drive. What a Pain in the ***, let me know how you fair.
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Had the same problem yesterday, ended not getting it off, sprayed a little beaver bolt buster on it yesterday and today. I think I may have broken mine, so I will keep spraying it until I can get to a JY to get one. I had to bypass it so I can drive. What a Pain in the ***, let me know how you fair.
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Year: 1989 2 door
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I finally was able to get under my 1989 Cherokee and attempt the removal of the Neutral Safety Switch. Mine won't budge from the shaft even though I've sprayed it a few times in the past few weeks. I've researched the NSS removal and nobody has mentioned something. I have figured out why some people have a problem getting theirs off. The threaded part that the nut goes on gets clamped onto the shaft. I'm trying to figure out something thin that can get into the slots on the threaded part to twist as I hold the shaft with vise grips. If I try to put a wrench on the threaded part it will ruin the threads and hold it on the shaft more. I need something with a tooth on each side that will go into opposite slots.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?