Jeep (sometimes) only starts in Neutral...?

[SurfXJSnow]

Lately, ive been having an issue with my jeep only starting when its in neutral... Not park. It seems to not start when its on a downgrade (nose facing down) Kinda odd, but then it starts right up when i put it in neutral. I have also noticed that when i back up, my back up lights dont come on unless i jiggle the shifter forwards and backwards...

any ideas? Im thinking its got something to do with the neutral safety switch? i have no idea.

 

[Kiefer316]

it is the nss mine is doing the same thing

 

[swbooking]

Yup should be the NSS. Search around on here and there should be a baypass fix for it.

 

[YELLAHEEP]

Yes it's your Neutral Safety Switch.

Don't bypass it, service it.

Searching or visiting http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/ will get you the info you need about servicing the NSS.

 

[XCastleXJ]

My first XJ was a 96 and it did the same thing. like evryone has said, its the neutral safety switch.

 

[SurfXJSnow]

im guessing the NSS is located somewhere under the shifter console... meaning ill have to pull the console out to get to it? so is it at the top of the tranny?

 

[xj-grin]

im guessing the NSS is located somewhere under the shifter console... meaning ill have to pull the console out to get to it? so is it at the top of the tranny?

Someone needs to invest in an FSM, or at least a Chiltons! GoJeep's link above should have photos and walk you through it...:cheers:

 

[planefixer]

im guessing the NSS is located somewhere under the shifter console... meaning ill have to pull the console out to get to it? so is it at the top of the tranny?

Its located on the passenger's side of the transmission with the wiring harness going up and plugging in near the firewall.

 

[Seiler]

Anybody have any advice if all the symptoms the OT posted are true, along with not even being able to start it in Neutral or any shifter position at times? As in, turn the key, guages start up, indicator lights come on, warning beep sounds, and nothing happens (doesn't even turn over)?

Scott

 

[jragan]

Here is a link on cleaning the switch up. It is located on the passenger side of the transmission. With the pics you should be able to find it.

http://www.cherokee-jeep.com/1-2swremov.htm

 

[SurfXJSnow]

Someone needs to invest in an FSM, or at least a Chiltons! GoJeep's link above should have photos and walk you through it...:cheers:

I have a chiltons... (thanks IN4ARIDE) buht i dunt knew howe tu reed.

 

[SurfXJSnow]

Good info guys. With all the links, and my free chiltons manual, i should be able to figure it out. Going to give it a go this week once it warms up. :repair: