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1966 Oldsmobile 442 Repair Question


Topics covered: Floor, Ignition switch, Neutral safety switch.
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Asked on October 12, 2010

1966 Oldsmobile 442

Electrical problem
1966 Oldsmobile 442 V8 Two Wheel Drive Automatic

i need to wire a neutral safety switch. I have a console floor mounted. I have found the wires that break in p and n but need to know where to tie them in to the wiring harness.
Avatar Asked by fred davis

Answer

Replied on October 13, 2010

There will be a wire coming off the ignition switch that gets hot in "start" position only, usually yellow that goes to the neutral switch. The wire coming back out of the neutral switch, usually purple, will go to the "S" terminal of the starter.

Tiny Answered by Wrenchtech (expert)
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