3 Easy And Cheap Ways To Bypass The Park Neutral Switch On An XJ 91-01

BE CAREFUL with this. Some us don't have to tools or knowledge to change the Jeep Cherokee's notorious NSS. Here are 3-4 simple and cheap ways to get around it. Thanks and comment any other ideas for videos. Hope this helps many people out!
00:00 Introduction
01:50 The differences in the relays.
02:16 Diagram.
03:32 What the starter function does.
09:53 The professional way.

[@jake1842]

man, every forum said to put a paper clip in the harness plug in, said this, said that, only problem with that is that you lose all the other functions of the switch, but you’re creative enough to figure this out, and it allows the NSS to keep all the mentioned functions! Thank you man.

[@user-lc1df9jd1u]

Thanks for the advice and info.

[@billgeorge1142]

Thank you you won't know how much you have helped me please to continue doing these videos. I don't care if some call you hack job, know this a lot of us think your the man

[@edwarddavis507]

Thank you Dex! Explanation was perfect!

[@mrlittelkiller7786]

This is just genius!!!! You're the best!

[@texture6]

Everything was 💯 percent Keep doing what you’re doing Subbed

[@freedomfarms5960]

Great vid man

[@cbforme]

If you had to do this it be a good time to put it on on a switch and you have a homemade anti theft.

[@dexjs]

Dang good thinking. 👍

[@diangelocapone8812]

Thank you

[@RR-zq8zc]

You are a rockstar!

[@arronhale280]

thanks for the info

[@dexjs]

Any time

[@rustypotatos]

Awesome

[@TR-qr9hs]

Great video i need this.

[@dexjs]

Glad it was helpful!

[@brianherskowitz3020]

Thankyou

[@ericferguson5231]

Thank you for the video. I find your content very helpful wit my 96XJ. Do you have a video on an automatic to 5 speed swap?

[@jeremyhanna3852]

When i bypass the p.n. switch i installed a universal adjustable brake proportioning vavle from wilwood for my rear disk upgrade anyways it has a switch on it for the brake lights i hooked it to a relay and ran the starter solenoid wire threw it so you can be in any gear to start it put your foot has to be on the brake

[@dexjs]

Ahhh that’s forsure a safe way to do it.

[@matthewhelm5480]

Hey man. Would you please do a video on how to change the rod bearings with the engine still in? 4.0

[@andrewchristiansen8311]

Thanks from Detroit broski! 98 sport/classic I was able to start it with the screwdriver & key inside. I was getting 12v on +pin 30 with ground on batt, I was even getting 12v on +pin 86 when the key is turned to start. I had no idea -pin 85 was a negative not positive. So I checked it with the key in, 265 millivolts. Key at start, 900 millivolts. So my switch must be bad. I have the 90$ Evan Fisher Taiwan replacement, just wanted to see if it was easier. Thanks!

[@tubular031]

Can we get a video on how to put the ignition on a switch so I don’t need the key for my trail rig XJ? Make it like a buggy or race car.

[@jonbain9216]

You explain things just like i do lol Its kinda funny watching someone else do like i did Your doing great job Maybe slow down just little for some of the people in the back 😂 But you do great job We need to have a dex shitbox ride weekend lol

[@dexjs]

Haha I appreciate it. Man I’m so use to people attention span on TikTok. Gotta be fast. Where you from

[@jonbain9216]

@@dexjs im in bell buckle tn Im not far from aop .

[@echoenigma3541]

Nice dex, this is paul from Virginia oif vet, my youtube acct... I got a 98 zj and 98 xj.. My reverse lights were not working, vehicle would not turn over on the xj.. I saw another youtube clip from somewhere else, on his, those 2 plugs coming from transmission in engine compartment on side with spark plugs, well i think it was the grey plug if memory serves me right, but he unhooked that plug and put a paperclip between 2 terminals, i forget which two, it was either the two terminals closest to the locking tab on the plug or the two furthest away from the locking tab on plug. Anyhow i threw that paper clip in and reconnected the plug and it would start right up when i turned key until i had a chance to replace the switch. Tomaeto tomatto, whatever gets the job done though right? I like your methods, especially breaking open the relay and being able to crank from engine compartment. Thats pretty cool.

[@Skipppyyyyy]

So this might sound crazy but I’ve driven my Jeep for about 2 months but I ran into the no crank no start just now after messing around in the snow I have a 91 and I hear the fuel pump all lights are on and I realized while watching your video I’m missing the relay you are putting the ground wire into. I’m a little confused on how it’s started this whole time with it not being there… going to try putting a ground and installing a relay

[@stewartnapier1498]

Please how can I get a hold of you to do work on my jeep in desperate need?

[@kb278]

Would this fix tc lockup issue?

[@brianandglendaharkin9457]

XJs TJ s Rule 👍🏻🇦🇺💯⛽️

[@user-hj9cr4hh9u]

Yo sec got a 96 Cherokee starts fine after sitting all night then when hot it floods out and will Roal coal it’s got a temp guage where the coolant temp sensor is I’m thinking that’s it any help would be appreciated 👍🏼

[@jonlyons3376]

How do you start em and unlock the steering without keys

[@Midwest_XJ]

You should have a live q&a

[@dexjs]

I’m working on that. I hope it will work out

[@Midwest_XJ]

@@dexjs I’m certain it will, because I have a hundred questions

[@officialWWM]

Ok, this is weird. I jumped my relay and even with the key off, the engine cranks :/ it won’t start unless I turn on the key but it cranks. What am I looking for please?

[@muhjeepsrock3161]

To clarify...with the jumper wire, are you jumping 30 to 87 or 85 to 87?

[@dexjs]

30-87 to make cheap connection

[@bigaxthelm]

How does one buy parts from you

[@FreddyFunderbunz]

Lol lack of a neutral switch got me run over years ago

[@dexjs]

First on I did run my toolbox over 😂

[@solomonstorment5532]

What happens when you start the rig it starts and keeps trying to turn the starter over but when I put it in reverse or drive it stops engaging the starter

[@motownXJdad9565]

those are all good trail fixes. The only problem with installing a "permanent" ground is your reverse lights will no longer work because the ECU always thinks it in park. i just had to do this on my 96 2dr sport and my reverse lights no longer work.

[@dexjs]

Hmmm. I’ll find out tomorrow

[@Jaysunn00]

@@dexjsdid you find out cause I’d like my lights back 😂

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

Is this neutral safety switch, the reason I can put my 2002 Grand Cherokee in any gear with the engine off and the keys out of the ignition ?

[@keetoniswhat]

That would be the shifter locking mechanism

[@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee]

@@keetoniswhat 10-4 thanks 👍

[@JeffDennis-ed2vj]

Help I have a 1998 jeep Cherokee with an aw4 start in park but not in neutral an the error code p0700 and p0705

[@billygreen2582]

Where are you located? I need the stock rear springs off one of them keeps😂

[@billygreen2582]

Jeeps**

[@97ShitXj]

Another way it can be done as well would be pull the plug apart. Then stick a small jumper wire in the bottom of the female side of the switch and then plug it back in. Works on my 97. No cutting of wires needed.

[@97ShitXj]

I will also add my reverse lights work as well. Installed new switch and still got no start. Stuck jumper wire in the plug itself and jeep fired right up. Was like that when I took old switch out but didn’t think anything of it until with a new switch the jeep wouldn’t start at all.

[@bdalton0295]

Dang, and all this time I've been crawling under there with a screw driver jumping the starter...

[@freedomisntfree5573]

Now. Do the 1-2 on transmission. So you can lock it into 1 or 2 and then put it back to stock for driving in town

[@ari1234.]

On my 2000xj the no bus and engine light plus airbag ligh is on...starts but takes off very slow and uphill worst...my scanner not working. Are you familiar.

[@dexjs]

Bad pcm..

[@ari1234.]

Cool I tried the cleaning the contacts on the cluster connection nothing...Also the scanner won't connect to get a possible code.Thanks

[@Knucklebusta]

Day 2 of commenting till Dex fixs the flickering shop light 😂

[@dexjs]

It’s good for comments 😂

[@jaypisme2343]

I want to buy a jeep from you if that’s ok

[@robertellis1856]

At 6:21 did the jump and nothing happened.

[@hayzersolar]

that's an easy remote start don't need wire running down to your starter

[@mikealmiracle4834]

Dex sell me some seat belts for a 98 Cherokee

[@beaumont9072]

America 🇺🇸 🦅💪🏼🛠️

[@matthewhelm5480]

Hey man. Would you please do a video on how to change the rod bearings with the engine still in? 4.0

[@dexjs]

I could. It’s pretty easy. I’ll put it on the list.

[@matthewhelm5480]

@@dexjs awesome man thank you.