What is the function of the starter/Neutral safety switch and ignition key operation on Chevrolet Astro?

These models are fitted with a starter/Neutral safety switch that precludes the start of the engine when shifting is not being made with the clutch pedal pushed down for manual transmission or when the shift lever is not in Neutral or Park for the automatic transmission. Starting the car with the key where appropriate in automatic-transmission vehicles should cause the engine to crank with none, one or the other, or both of the accelerator and brake pedals pressed, yet only in Park or Neutral. With a manual transmission the shift lever should be placed at Neutral and the engine should crank only when the clutch is depressed. One must ensure that the steering column lock is such that it permits the key from assumption to the Lock position solely when the shift lever is in the park in case of the automatic transmission and the reverse position in case of manual transmission. Ignition key should be operable only when in Lock position.

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Chevrolet Astro Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Replaced by: 24298931
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- 1996-2003 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp
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- 2004-2005 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Back-Up Switch, Neutral Safety Switch
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- 1990-1995 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 4.3L
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Chevrolet Astro Switch Assembly, Torque Converter Clutch Temperature
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Transmission Safety Starting Switch Or Speed Sensing
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- 1985-1992 Chevrolet Astro | VAN ASTRO | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 6 Cyl 4.3L

Chevrolet Astro Neutral Safety Switch

The Chevrolet Astro Neutral Safety Switch plays an important part of the safety of the driver since it only allows the automobile to be started only if the gear is set in neutral or park. This component is employed mainly to prevent shifting of the car during ignition by accident. Although, it is possible to observe differences in the models or designations of Neutral Safety Switch, which might have been installed in Astro cars of different model years, the ultimate function, which is inherent to all variations of the switch, is to prevent the engine starting unless the transmission is in safe position.

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Chevrolet Astro Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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Q: What is the function of the starter/Neutral safety switch and ignition key operation on Chevrolet Astro?
A: These models are fitted with a starter/Neutral safety switch that precludes the start of the engine when shifting is not being made with the clutch pedal pushed down for manual transmission or when the shift lever is not in Neutral or Park for the automatic transmission. Starting the car with the key where appropriate in automatic-transmission vehicles should cause the engine to crank with none, one or the other, or both of the accelerator and brake pedals pressed, yet only in Park or Neutral. With a manual transmission the shift lever should be placed at Neutral and the engine should crank only when the clutch is depressed. One must ensure that the steering column lock is such that it permits the key from assumption to the Lock position solely when the shift lever is in the park in case of the automatic transmission and the reverse position in case of manual transmission. Ignition key should be operable only when in Lock position.