There are many causes for a vehicle not to start with a bad neutral safety switch one of them.
There are a few ways to see if the neutral safety switch has gone bad, depending on the manufacturer.
The most common way is to put a car in neutral, hold the brake, and try to start it; if it does, the safety switch has gone bad.
Steps To Start a Car with a Bad Neutral Safety Switch
- Turn the Key to the On Position
- Press and Hold the Brake
- Put the Vehicle into Neutral
- Start the Vehicle
What is a Neutral Safety Switch?
The neutral safety switch was introduced in the 1980s as a result of drivers starting a car while in gear.
There are also many cases involving children left in cars starting a vehicle when left alone.
The stopping a car or truck from being started unless in gear greatly improves the safety of a vehicle.
How to replace a Safety Switch?
All vehicles will be different in the location of the switch with the manual needed for its exact location.
Most are located in or around the shiftier and will be small electrical units.
If a bad switch is found, be sure to replace it, as it is an important safety component of any modern car.