OK previously posted a question because my vehicle wouldnt start. Problem is: new battery, turn key and engine wont start and there is NO clicking (from starter) like you normally get from a dead battery. Thought it was bad starter or solenoid so took them off (they are built together) and had auto zone test them.... tested good. Have been told it could possibly be ignition coil, or more likely, the neutral safety switch.
OK, so my question is where and how do i go about testing the neutral safety switch? 96 chevy v6 4.3 manual transmission. I have one of those mechanic books for my vehicle, but it doesnt mention the switch, and so far i cant find any helpful info on internet. Thought i would pose the question here and get a jumpstart on my research before i go poking around in my vehicle. Thanks for any help!
2006-12-11 10:42:47 · 6 answers · asked by joe j 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
i own a repair shop,and your neutral safety switch ,is the one on the clutch pedal,,the one where you have to mash the clutch,all the way in for it to start,,this is the one that's causing your problems,,i do this for a living,,and i have done a lot of the standard models before,,you need to replace that one,,its mounts on the high end of the bracket for the clutch pedal arm,,but that's whats gone wrong with it..there easy to replace though,and only cost around 15 bucks or less,it shouldn't take but a few minutes to replace this,,and you can bypass it also,,but i don't recommend doing that,,good luck i hope this help,s,,have good x-mas.
2006-12-11 10:57:37 · answer #1 · answered by dodge man 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The light not working makes me think of a short ,loose wire dirty connection, fuseabile link or a relay gone bad 'Neutral Safety Switch' wont kill the headlights
2016-05-23 06:52:34 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Quit wasting time and money guessing and buy a $20 voltmeter. Then you can see if the 12v is getting to the solenoid when you turn the key.
2006-12-11 12:10:09 · answer #3 · answered by Nomadd 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
look under the dash, follow the clutch pedal up ward and check for any elec. harness attached to a small black box.
2006-12-11 10:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by nate_625 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be the neutral safety switch.try starting it in neutral.if it starts then,replace the switch,or adjust it.
2006-12-11 13:27:51 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you might have a relay some where that has either gone bad or a wire is loose some where
let me know what happens
2006-12-11 10:46:24 · answer #6 · answered by volcompr01 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋