Trying to replace the transmission range sensor?

Tiny
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  • 2006 MINI COOPER
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Trying to replace the sensor to get the car out of limp mode but no mater were I look in person and on the Internet there’s no clear location or steps on how to find or replace the sensor
Friday, January 30th, 2026 AT 12:56 PM

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Tiny
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From under the hood looking down at the transmission from the front it'll be on the back left if I'm thinking right it's sort of round has a rectangular elongated part coming off with the covered wire like a wire protector let me know if it helped
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Friday, January 30th, 2026 AT 2:29 PM
Tiny
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The neutral safety switch is at he bottom of the transmission housing near the oil pan, here is the location. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.
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Saturday, January 31st, 2026 AT 9:09 AM

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