Bypass Jeep NSS (Neutral Safety Switch)

Here is a quick little tip on how to bypass the neutral safety switch on your Jeep. This is a VERY unsafe thing to do, but in a pinch it could get you off the trail and back home for a more permanent fix. Be warned, this will make your vehicle less safe and in some places could even be illegal for on-road use.
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[@LilBuddyCam]

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[@tvstar650]

Eric. I feel your pain. Good vid man very helpful.

[@Trailer4904]

Thanks for the tip! Love the channel and the content. Keep the repair tips coming.

[@darylkornbau6739]

the 42re trans you mentioned sucks too. i had a 94 zj with a 4.0 and 42re trans, i recommend if you have one with over 200000 miles on it you just replace it with a rebuilt. i replaced gov pressure sensor and solenoid and the overdrive spring, though i had the problems licked and i think the fluid pump or the torque converter took a dump so i sold that thing for parts, i love jeeps for their 4x4 capability,but they do have issues

[@83countrysquire]

Well I forgot to mention that the AW4 is actually far superior to the 42re Doug and I both agree to that but for this specific problem the nss its a much easier swap in the 42re then AW4. I am sorry for all your troubles with your 42re I have been down that path before.

[@wildbill23c]

With an automatic transmission I guess they're not quite as necessary, but with a manual transmission...I've got a funny story about bypassing a neutral safety switch and a clutch switch. A friend of mine had a 99 Dodge Ram 1500 4x4 with the 5 speed manual. He installed a remote start system, and as he's always done in every vehicle he bypassed the neutral safety switch and the clutch switch. Their daughter at the time loved playing with keys, she managed to get the key fob pressed correctly and not knowing it at the time started the truck. So after Thanksgiving dinner they walked out the door to find their truck sitting on top of his father in law's car....ooops...needless to say the safety switches got hooked back up after that one LOL.

[@montydaniels1054]

Hey, my oldest son got into my truck while I went to get his younger brother from my in-laws & when I walked out, my truck was going backwards & somehow my son turned the wheel just enough that it backed into the next door neighbors driveway before rolling back into the street. A perfect Horseshoe turn. lol, the guy walked out of his house & asked me if ''Matthew'' had a drivers license. Comical, a tad scary but also one of those priceless moments....

[@brossovitch]

As a ZJ owner who's ZJ hates starting, often, i really appreciate this video! Thanks!

[@romemedina4733]

I had same issue 😕 I tried leaving it on neutral and chucking tires 🙃 and was alot easier 🤙

[@michaelloftis175]

04 outlander mamaria, four wheeler location of the neutral safety switch video

[@717Jeepin]

I tried to get mine off the other day and I spent 4 hours trying and the only thing that I accomplished was getting 4 stitches in my knuckle and knocking a big rust hole in my trans cooler line

[@DEInTheGarage]

Woof... that is a rough day

[@RandyCody-wr8fo]

Wat color code is the wires to bypass on 2008 Sebring to bypass the newtrell safety switch

[@slimboiu3890]

wait so are d and e brothers cause this guys sounds like the other guy! somehow i only have had problems that the other guy told me how to fix until now lmao

[@DEInTheGarage]

Lol D and E have been friends since our formative yours and now are related by marriage. Eric is the Subaru and ZJ expert

[@arak17iv77]

Yup... its gonna corrode!! Somebody's always used 4x4 in jeeps Still love em though awesome vid jeep nation

[@johncunningham739]

If you pull the console it is easy to get to.

[@sergioibarra8655]

Good Job Eric👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼thanks

[@cb550rider]

The hardest zip tie is the one closest to the transmission that is up in the transmission tunnel it's damn near impossible to cut but it's actually one you can take Loose by hand and is reusable

[@montydaniels1054]

cbr, The OEM Zip-Ties are reusable & have a tab at the feed through that you press on, which allows the tie to release...

[@s3vR3x]

dudes. can you do a video on changing the harmonic balancer on a 4.0 ZJ? Much appreciated!

[@DEInTheGarage]

Sure, we can try to get something together for you

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

Great little hack to get you going again. Is it spring yet.

[@DEInTheGarage]

Right?! this winter sh*t is getting old

[@TheBeardedJeeper]

D&E In The Garage I agree I just need a warm garage

[@carlosibarra7003]

Is this the same as my 1990 Cherokee?

[@thelaughinpumpkin]

Hey man would this be the same spot on a 2009 jeep patriot?

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

"It's supposed to have a protrusion here so you can screw it on." Come on Eric...are you going to make it easy too?

[@montydaniels1054]

@D&E In The Garage. Eric, I was one video I was looking for since most bypass are for manual transmissions. Hey, if the Zip-Ties are oem, they're reusable & have a tab at the ''Feed Through End'' that you push on it, which allows the tie to release. I forgot about that & cut 2 of the 3 ties before I remembered. I changed my NSS yesterday, here's why. - (Michigan, Sunny, 71 degrees, November 9th) I decided not to wait because I've been down that road before & besides, my garage is packed, lol. At any rate, Is there a way to bypass like you did & leave the rest of the wires running to the NSS while it's still on the transmission, or do you have to cut all the wires off.... If you're not sure, I'll keep looking. One other thing I was wondering about, if it was possible to see where the Black w/Yellow stripe & the Black wire is, inside the plug end, could you jump it at the plug with a paperclip, (sorta like you do with the ''Low Pressure Switch'' on the A/C system), then plug the NSS cable back into it? Just wondering since I'm not sure it's safe to do without causing an electrical issue, or causing the engine to shut back off... Also, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to remove the original NSS, so I did make sure to purchased a new one ahead of time. I was able to get the old one off without breaking the plastic backing. Once I installed the new one, plugged it in & tested it, I took the old one apart, cleaned it up & just before I assembled it, I made sure that the ''Vent Tube'' was clear. The breather end is tucked into the loom, along side the wiring. I also have a 93 XJ Country. Love that Jeep, it's so simple without all the stupid electronics that can go bad, like on my 2010 Patriot that I'm gonna sell...... Thanks for posting your video. It's so cool to learn some tricks now & then......

[@cb550rider]

How important is putting dielectric grease

[@DEInTheGarage]

It is a pretty good idea, but if you dont have any I guess dont worry. Water can get in if you do not and obviously cause issues

[@ProjectDanH]

NSS is probably the biggest pain in the ass ever! Fixing one is a hoax, a myth, a complete impossibility on jeeps with rust! And WHEN we break em off... They're still $150. I can't stand how important they are... Too bad they can't (shouldn't) be permanently deleted! Hang in there Barney... You'll be ok.

[@williamnagel2654]

does the check engine light go on

[@DEInTheGarage]

It does not

[@BlackAnt02]

Just be careful dont start in drive or reverse because the entire vehicle will move as soon as engine turns

[@AlaskaIsCold]

Does this work for a 93 Jeep ZJ ?

[@danhambrick6331]

The coolant leak just added fuel to the fire...lol....

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

ERIC!

[@kevinthouvenell1750]

Lol I think your little stick guys a little to happy

[@royholden1533]

He doesn't say which two wires he's connecting together

[@dylanbelt9738]

Will it case you jeep to not go in reverse

[@jacobsmith9008]

I dont think this happens. But i know if its faulty your reverse lights wont come on

[@83countrysquire]

I can still go into every gear with out a problem.

[@adamreily7079]

Did you do this on the male end or female end of that connector?

[@theodorecampbell6187]

Looks like female side

[@jayosiris8944]

Had to cut mine off

[@officialWWM]

Dude, just buy a new NSS!

[@arak17iv77]

Darned engineers!! Lol

[@FrankSchwarzfree]

little shaft. LOL

[@BiGChinGSvideos]

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[@BiGChinGSvideos]

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