Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
way to bypass the NSS?

Thanks,

Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

Are you driving an automatic or a standard?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
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redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> way to bypass the NSS?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

Are you driving an automatic or a standard?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> way to bypass the NSS?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

Are you driving an automatic or a standard?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> way to bypass the NSS?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

Are you driving an automatic or a standard?

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
>
> I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> way to bypass the NSS?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

I had an old GMC motorhome that did this. The switch has developed a bit of
internal resistance so that it can't carry the current that is required of
it. You put a continuity tester on it and looks fine, a real head
scratcher. You can make a jumper out of the same type of terminals that are
on the switch and a piece of wire. A real sophisticated repair is to wire
in a relay actuated by the switch. If the switch is not carrying as much
current, it won't burn up the contacts as fast.

$200 for a neutral safety switch? Have you checked aftermarket suppliers?

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A50F79.89FA7A90@sympatico.ca...
> Are you driving an automatic or a standard?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> > one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> > I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> > before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> > can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> > way to bypass the NSS?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

I had an old GMC motorhome that did this. The switch has developed a bit of
internal resistance so that it can't carry the current that is required of
it. You put a continuity tester on it and looks fine, a real head
scratcher. You can make a jumper out of the same type of terminals that are
on the switch and a piece of wire. A real sophisticated repair is to wire
in a relay actuated by the switch. If the switch is not carrying as much
current, it won't burn up the contacts as fast.

$200 for a neutral safety switch? Have you checked aftermarket suppliers?

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A50F79.89FA7A90@sympatico.ca...
> Are you driving an automatic or a standard?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> > one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> > I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> > before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> > can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> > way to bypass the NSS?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

I had an old GMC motorhome that did this. The switch has developed a bit of
internal resistance so that it can't carry the current that is required of
it. You put a continuity tester on it and looks fine, a real head
scratcher. You can make a jumper out of the same type of terminals that are
on the switch and a piece of wire. A real sophisticated repair is to wire
in a relay actuated by the switch. If the switch is not carrying as much
current, it won't burn up the contacts as fast.

$200 for a neutral safety switch? Have you checked aftermarket suppliers?

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A50F79.89FA7A90@sympatico.ca...
> Are you driving an automatic or a standard?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> > one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> > I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> > before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> > can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> > way to bypass the NSS?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

I had an old GMC motorhome that did this. The switch has developed a bit of
internal resistance so that it can't carry the current that is required of
it. You put a continuity tester on it and looks fine, a real head
scratcher. You can make a jumper out of the same type of terminals that are
on the switch and a piece of wire. A real sophisticated repair is to wire
in a relay actuated by the switch. If the switch is not carrying as much
current, it won't burn up the contacts as fast.

$200 for a neutral safety switch? Have you checked aftermarket suppliers?

Earle

"Mike Romain" <romainm@sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:45A50F79.89FA7A90@sympatico.ca...
> Are you driving an automatic or a standard?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> > one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> > I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> > before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> > can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> > way to bypass the NSS?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sam

Re: Bypassing neutral saftey switch?
 

It's an automatic. I just went out an cleaned the contacts again and
it still would not fire up. I'd like to cut the wires and totally
bypass the switch. I'm going to retire it as soon as I find a
replacement vehicle.

Sam


Mike Romain wrote:
> Are you driving an automatic or a standard?
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
> Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
> Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
> (More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)
>
> redlinescooby@hotmail.com wrote:
> >
> > I have a 91 Cherokee with 200k+ miles on her and a worn out NSS. A new
> > one will set me back $200 and the Jeep is only worth about $1000 or so.
> > I have cleaned the NSS twice and the last time only lasted 2 weeks
> > before it quit again. I would like to bypass this switch, so that I
> > can drive it, shile I search for a replacement. Does anyone know of a
> > way to bypass the NSS?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sam