location of neutral safety switch

2002 JEEP WRANGLER
80,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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MARK1712
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Inst pan will light up but starter is not geting any power. Engine will start up when starter system is bypassed and started will turn when removed and tested. Think it is the neutral safety switch but dont know where to find it.
Jan 5, 2009 at 10:35 AM
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RACEFAN966
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Hello,

The neutral safety switch is located on the transmission here is a diagrams to show you what it looks like. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Jan 5, 2009 at 11:41 AM
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RI6044
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Electrical problem
2002 Jeep Wrangler 6 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

How do I get to the neutral switch to replace it and if it is bad would it keep the back up lights from working?
Jul 5, 2019 at 7:17 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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since its equipped with an automatic transmission, yes a faulty Park / Neutral Position Switch will also cause the back-up lights to fail. your vehicle's PNP switch is located on the left side of the transmission.
Jul 5, 2019 at 7:17 PM (Merged)
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RI6044
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I looked on the left side & didn't see it. Where on the transmission do I need to look?
Jul 5, 2019 at 7:17 PM (Merged)
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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Look just behind where the linkage is fastened
Jul 5, 2019 at 7:17 PM (Merged)
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