2006 honda odyssey neutral safety switch replace

[@chefderek3225]

Scott, many thanks, I figure you just helped me save about $400 with this repair help (expensive tow to shop). Your video was spot on and the replacement went just as shown in the video. Our Odyssey went down the day before my shoulder surgery and I ordered the part online the night before I went in after watching your video. 5 days later with partial use of my right arm I was able to change this part easily. From the questions asked, key info that helped me determine this was the problem was that the shift button could not be depressed at all, with the shift lock override I could not start in neutral either, had plenty of battery, but the car never even tried to engage the starter, it was a complete cut out. Came in and googled Odyssey won't shift or start and saw this video.

[@scottlanier5133]

Chef Derek. so glad it helped. cheap fix too.

[@Sara_The_Feral_Housewife]

If this ever happens again try shifting to neutral and starting. Mine started to go out and won't start in park but would start in neutral.

[@wenesco]

Thank you for posting this video because I’m having the same issues with my Honda Odyssey. Just ordered the part and hopefully this will solve my problem. Thank you

[@scottlanier5133]

Hope it works Let us know

[@scottlanier5133]

Did it work?

[@wenesco]

Yes it did sorry I forgot to post the results but it definitely worked

[@KSMike1]

For anyone experiencing this on a 2007 Odyssey, I looked at the factory manual. It says to remove the battery, battery tray, engine cover and air cleaner. I haven’t had a chance to do it myself yet, but it reads as though it’s pretty simple once those are out of the way.

[@danielzimnoch4365]

Just done mine an hr ago, all codes clear. Put some miles on it, smooth as a cat. I had codes p1717 and p0706 I believe. All pointing to this device. Next up transmission filter and fluids. 250k so far. Also mine is the 2007.

[@zackmorris5020]

Daddy why did you dookie? Awe it smells...😂

[@kowen5323]

I was told this may fix my problem, but I'm having doubts after watching some videos. My symptoms: Usually when cold, when I shift into drive, the car acts like it's in neutral. If I shift from drive to neutral and back to drive, it usually engages. It usually works fine after driving a couple of blocks, but it is getting more common and lasting longer. This is a 2003 Odyssey. I told the symptoms to a Honda employee and he seemed 100% sure it was the neutral switch. Maybe I wasn't explaining the problem fully. Any opinion, advice or questions? Thanks Probably unrelated, but the "D" on the dashboard never lights. P,R,N,D3,etc light up.

[@scottlanier5133]

Doubt it is but it's cheap to try. You have an infamous transmission...meaning it sucks

[@scottlanier5133]

yes same. my car wouldn't start. it also can cause your lit up gear light to not light or flicker

[@randalfuentes6953]

My dad's minivan is having the same problem, it cranks slowly, and you have to push the shifter to get it to start, we first thought that was the starter, replaced it, it made a difference, but less than a month later we were having the same issue. Thank you for this video, God bless you!!

[@stewy311975]

what were the symtoms of the bad safety switch ????????

[@kristenarnold6]

I have a 2004 honda odyssey. Do you know if the neutral safety switch in this year is any different than the 2006? I am needing to replace it but can't find any tutorials on how to replace it or figure out if this year is the same and I can use your tutorial.

[@scottlanier5133]

I believe the same

[@thewayjesuschristislord3700]

They are the same

[@ChristopherLee1002]

10 years later....thanks dawg!!😃

[@sbtweeds]

How did you know that you needed to change the switch? What symptoms did you car have?

[@scottlanier5133]

sbtweeds wouldnt start and gear light flickered. sorry for delay...just saw i had replies ...only two years late lol

[@nyounus]

Scott Lanier thanks bro, experiencing similar issue. Going to give it a go for my 2007 pilot, should be similar

[@KSMike1]

It should also throw a P0706.

[@richu4512]

I'm reading code P1717 on a 2007 Odyssey which led me to this video but I'm unsure yet if I need to replace the switch.

[@nyounus]

Just to give an update, it was actually the immobilizer fuse for me. 7.5A fuse in the passenger fusebox.

[@mhelalcaraz]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@justchillingbuddyify]

Important video

[@amargism]

Hi Scott I have question about my 07 odyssey same time engine light comes up and a letter D it's blinking I scan and the code we find is p1717 you thing it's same part need to change

[@scottlanier5133]

yep. that is the part that is bad. part at advance is the same part and cheaper. takes five minutes to change with socket set

[@donalddeanemcsemasterasecp1615]

The D Is A Problem With The Transmission Range Sensor AKA Neutral Safety Switch Good Luck !!

[@SomeThingsHasToBeUnique]

I am having exactly same issue with my 07 Odyssey. On a hot summer day, I took van out of parking lot and started driving on the road, the check engine light came on and D started blinking. I immediately stopped on the shoulder and turn off the van. Then started again, check engine light continued to on, but no D blinking. I checked the code, it is P1717. I didn't clear the code with hope it will go away by itself but so far its not gone. The van drives just fine, even with CEL light on. How did you fix your problem?

[@Alfonzo0887]

I got a 2007 Odyssey. Got a code P1717. Is this what needs to be replaced? "Transmission Range Switch ATP RVS SWITCH (Short or open)"

[@JackRainfield]

Did you find anything? I have a 2007 Odyssey and a P1717 code. I've been hearing a grating noise at high speed acceleration but I don't know if that has anything to do with the code I'm getting.

[@Alfonzo0887]

@@JackRainfield My code was due to a faulty alternator. I got it replaced and all my codes went away and my van drives fine, now.

[@JackRainfield]

@@Alfonzo0887 Many thanks! So you mean with the P1717 code you didn't do anything to the transmission? I changed my alternator one year ago and I'm not looking forward to doing it again. So difficult to get at. The Range switch looks like a piece of cake. Did you have other codes besides the P1717?

[@Alfonzo0887]

@@JackRainfield nah no other codes. My range switch is difficult to get to. I thought that's what it was at first! I didnt do anything to the transmission. But the next thing I'm going to do is do my timing belt. I dont know if it was done so I dont mind knocking it out.

[@JackRainfield]

@@Alfonzo0887 Thanks, that's weird tho. I haven't seen any other reference to alternator with the P1717 code. But you have me thinking because the grating sound I'm hearing could be bearings on the alternator (that's only one year old!)

[@djttimeebp8249]

Hey bud you just have to remove the tire and it's right there? And also is that the left tire

[@scottlanier5133]

Left front I believe. It's been years

[@djttimeebp8249]

@@scottlanier5133 would over filling your transmission fluid make it go on it went on read that code then came off today

[@Celexanomnom]

You wouldn’t happen to know if this is approximately the same for 07 Honda Pilot? I’m guessing it is since they pretty much have the exact same everything else.

[@scottlanier5133]

Not sure. I think the 07 odyssey part changed too. Check rockauto to see if the part # changes

[@kishdogg05]

HEY SCOTT, Im having the same problem I replaced the starter still no crank or start. I GET A BUZZ NOISE UNDER THE STEERING WHEEL when I try to start it have you had this problem?

[@TheJMama8779]

kishdogg05 Mine does the same. Was this switch your issue?

[@shredderdad6995]

I am having the same exact symptoms. With the buzzing sou d under steering wheel. Did changing this part solved your problem?

[@lifeofzeezus3494]

Having this same problem

[@TheAdamsHomeStead]

Did this did yours? I’m having the same issue.

[@559942]

good info. thanks

[@stylefurniture5410]

wow you saved me a lot money thanks

[@scottlanier5133]

Glad I could help... I'm just a terrible filmer...my phone disconnects recording after so long a pause and I don't know how to edit

[@WebArtStudioNY]

i have Honda OD 2006 and my reverse start freaking out when i put gear basicly do nothing O have to get a lot of gas to start move, Also neutral work as D. I just put new Neutral Safety Swich but problem still. I didnt disconnect the batery during the work i did.Maybe i burn new NSS ? OR i have to reset computer?

[@scottlanier5133]

Sounds like you didn't line neutral safety switch up right if it is mixing up gears

[@johnrosario7467]

"Daddy i wanna do some dookie" pause edit record... Lol

[@thankfultobe]

was it trying to crank like a dead battery?

[@scottlanier5133]

Chris Wilson. yes....and yes im slow at replies

[@marcsmith3881]

They made the 07 very different

[@scottlanier5133]

Good to know

[@amargism]

thank you

[@lcturnatrax6690]

Just so viewers know that this is not the exact same for the 2007 model. Took it all apart, doesn't look the same at all. Back to the drawing board.

[@scottlanier5133]

LC Turnatrax 2007-13 had a slightly different part it seems.

[@KSMike1]

LC Turnatrax, can you provide any more details? Our ‘07 needs this too and I think it’s going quick.

[@vedatbaftijari5024]

Hello sir I have 2007 odyssey and same problem with that ranger sensor but do u think it’s same simple fix like ur car 06 odyssey please reply

[@scottlanier5133]

If it's in the same location yes. 2007 had a different transmission so not 100% sure sorry

[@KSMike1]

For anyone experiencing this on a 2007 Odyssey, I looked at the factory manual. It says to remove the battery, battery tray, engine cover and air cleaner. I haven’t had a chance to do it myself yet, but it reads as though it’s pretty simple once those are out of the way.

[@vedatbaftijari5024]

KSMike1 thx sir so much but I did change the neutral switch safety but I don’t why it’s some times gears are confused like it’s jumping and also in high way I drive like 100km per h and every couple minutes jumping also I do t why so please reply me and also when I let the gas and I don’t break also I Let the van to slow down by itself I want to comes to third gear or or second is jumping also so please replenish think you

[@KSMike1]

vedat, I don’t know. Is your check engine light on (and if not are you sure the bulb isn’t burned out in the panel)? In the range switch connector, are the contacts accessible so that they can be cleaned? Otherwise, sorry but I can’t think of anything else unless you got a defective switch or something in the transmission itself is acting up. There’s a procedure to test the switch electrically but if it’s an intermittent problem the test won’t find it.

[@scottlanier5133]

@@vedatbaftijari5024 that doesn't sound like a neutral safety switch issue

[@hanselldisla9571]

Hi i have a 2004 acura tl the d light is blinking and the chech engine is on the code is p0816 could that be the neutral safety switch too and someone know the different between the transmission gear selection swtich and neutral safety switch because my mechanic told me i have a bad neutral safety switch but the car manual say is the transmission gear selection switch tif someone can help me . Thank you

[@jijiegarage3456]

Bro. why after i replace this switch my CRV RE2 D light still blinking when i park at N for a few second then park at P light P and N both lighting and after that D blinking. before change that D blinking. Dtc code P0705.

[@scottlanier5133]

I would say your line isn't line up right. If it's off one click it can cause issues

[@007rozier]

when you buy the neutral safety switch new it's already set in neutral so when you jack up your car make sure your car is placed in neutral then replace the neutral safety switch while your car is still in neutral if not you'll still have blinking D lights and other issues because it's not reading right

[@Javierfernando999]

Good

[@adrianakalnina3108]

can you put a linck were to buy , thenx .

[@zoody1000]

this one is same as range sensor?

[@scottlanier5133]

Chris CHOI yes

[@lanas9862]

I have 2007 odyssey and have all this covered and can't figure out how to remove that cover to get to the switch. Do you have cover also and how you opened up to get there?

[@scottlanier5133]

I don't recall it having an extra cover. You have to take tire off

[@danis1749]

I have 2007 odyssey. My car won't crank in Park mode but it will crank in neutral mode. Interestingly, there is no check engine light. In this case, should I replace neutral safety switch? Because the car always cranks in neutral mode, I can always crank in neutral mode instead of Park mode. Are there any problems if I keep cranking in neutral mode? Thank you so much. This video is awesome.

[@scottlanier5133]

Very well could be..cheap part worth trying

[@danis1749]

Scott Lanier thanks. One more, which tire did you take off? I can not know where it is located in the video?

[@scottlanier5133]

Left front or driver. BUT I've heard the 2007 part is different but I cannot confirm

[@danis1749]

Scott Lanier thanks

[@haispys8]

Yes change the switch- that is the defective part.

[@joseluisgonzalezchachabipo1850]

How can you buy it in Mexico or with what name?

[@scottlanier5133]

I don't know, I don't live in Mexico

[@BlackBullitt]

Did this cause your Odyssey not to start at all? My 2006 will not start now even with a brand new battery.

[@scottlanier5133]

BlackBullitt yed

[@scottlanier5133]

BlackBullitt yes

[@Mcm87473]

What was your problem? Having this same issue too. Replace IMobilizer and reprogram Keys. New battery and new alternator. Checked all fuses and nothing. Van won’t start 😭

[@royquesada5295]

Did it start??...

[@Sunny-me1xq]

You said ...line up the switch otherwise it won't start you didn't specify clearly

[@kowen5323]

Sounds like they're just saying to match the new one to the same position as the old one. Some of the posts I've read say to put your car in neutral before removing the switch. The new one should be in neutral out of the box. I know this post is 2 years old and probably irrelevant to you, but may help someone else.

[@edsedor1697]

The part alone was 150$

[@1JoTyler]

My d is flashing and it won't go into reverse is this maybe the answer? I just change the battery

[@scottlanier5133]

But was it doing that before you changed battery?

[@1JoTyler]

@@scottlanier5133 no problems before the battery change now reverse is just like neutral. Thank you so much for responding to me tha k you so much

[@1JoTyler]

@@scottlanier5133it's an 07 model and we did just have a check engine light but it was just a misfire it went away after the battery. I did have to turn the battery charger up to start to get it there and that blew two fuses for the radio and the GPS or back up. Dude you rock for responding to me.

[@scottlanier5133]

Honestly not sure. This part being the issue is unlikely. Sounds more like a transmission fuse or something what about manually putting in d1 d2 d3

[@1JoTyler]

@@scottlanier5133 all of the forward gears are fine or seem to be just reverse acts just like neutral. I will keep looking for a fuse or something and thank you again for even respondening you sir are awesome.

[@sfhousewife]

Honda Odyssey is a piece of shit car.

[@scottlanier5133]

It was our least reliable Honda ever I admit but we bought pre-owned and really don't know how well it was treated. It's still probably better than any caravan. Why we recently went to the sienna.