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Neutral Safety Switch

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Prevents the vehicle from starting unless it is in neutral or park.

The neutral safety switch ensures the vehicle can only start when the transmission is in neutral or park, preventing it from accidentally starting in gear and moving unexpectedly.

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Typical part cost
$50–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$100–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
100,000–200,000 mi
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Or about
7.0–10.0 years
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DIY difficulty
5/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Neutral Safety Switch is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Vehicle won’t start
Check engine light
Starts in gear

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Replace Neutral Safety Switch

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Inspect Neutral Safety Switch

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Test Neutral Safety Switch

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