Neutral Safety Switch on a 1992 Jeep Cherokee?

Question

I just inherited a 1992 Jeep Cherokee from my fiance's grandfather. My father-in-law has decided that I'm not allowed to drive off the property until he installs the Neutral Safety Switch. The only problem is that he's not a mechanic. He broke the bolt off into the transmission body, and he tried to use a tap straight through the bolt to make room for yet another bolt, and then he broke the tap off in the trans body. We've tried welding the switch right on, but he broke that off too (sigh...). I've tried convincing him that I don't need this, as I have never started my car in anything but park! But he refuses to budge.

Anyone have any creative ideas on how to get this darn neutral safety switch onto a 14 year old Jeep without causing too much stress on the car?

Answer 1

Just take it to a mechanic and get it over with.

Answer 2

all the neutral safety switch does is make sure the engine won't start with the trans. in gear. try turning the key to the start position, with your foot on the break move the gear shift from park to neutral, the engine should start, you may have to move it back and forth a few times to get the right spot.
the cheapest way around this is to install a push button (0.99$) in the dash, run a wire form something that has live fire from the key switch (radio will do fine) through the push button and then down to the small wire on the starter. turn key on, push button, but it depends i guess are you trying to get a safety inspection? or just trying to start a old car???? hum NEUTRAL safety switch don't think this controlls shifting. i did this to my jeep 5 yrs ago and it works fine

Answer 3

I'd suggest taking it to a transmission shop. They have the know how to deal with this. Also, depending on the transmission you have, this switch does more than just prevent starting in gear.
You might have the range sensor type, which is vital for the computer to be able to shift the transmission. I strongly suggest that you do NOT try to bypass this switch as suggested in another answer, or you may find the transmission does not shift propely. It might also not pass a safety inspection if the switch/sensor is not working properly. Have a professional look at it for you............

Answer 4

i own a repair shop,,and he has taken away all the good ways to mount it,,you will need to drill out the broken bolts ,,and mount this thing up right,,it might be time to call in someone that could help,,that knows about repairs,it sounds like he wants to help,,but wanting to help,,sometimes can cost more than it is worth,,and in reality you do need the switch on there,,and it needs to work right,,good luck with this,,i hope this helps.

Answer 5

i say stand up to him and tell him that you are an adult and he doesnt need to worry about dumb little things like this...