How to adjust and replace the Neutral Safety Switch on Chevrolet C1500?

To adjust the shift lever switch for 1994 and earlier models, place the car in neutral (N) and move the switch housing all the way to the right towards low (L) gear position, then shift it into park (P) for proper adjustment. To replace it, place selector lever in neutral, unplug electrical connectors, spread tangs on housing and remove switch. Line up the actuator on the switch and hole in shift tube; then get rear part of switch situated into cutout of lower jacket while pushing down front until two tangs go under; and finally move shift lever to park. Connect electrical connectors. In order to replace or adjust this switch on 1995 or newer models firmly apply parking brake then put selector in neutral position. Pry cable off trans shift lever ball stud, take nut off holding shifter on shaft, remove lever. Disconnect electrical connector, remove mounting bolts and slide off the switch from shaft. If necessary lightly file end of shaft. When installing a new switch with shaft still at neutral align flats of the switch with flats on shaft and lower it onto it before putting in bolts. Adjust its alignment by moving as required. Reinstalling shift lever and cable, checking starting in park and neutral first then further adjusting if necessary by slackening mount bolts a bit while turning the switch so that it works properly.

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Chevrolet C1500 Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
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- 1995-1999 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Back-Up Switch
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- 1988-1998 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet C1500 Switch,Manual Transmission Clutch Start
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Transmission Safety Starting Switch Or Speed Sensing
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- 1988-1996 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet C1500 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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- 1988-1994 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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- 1988-1994 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 6.5L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L
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Chevrolet C1500 Switch Assembly, Torque Converter Clutch Temperature
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Transmission Safety Starting Switch Or Speed Sensing
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- 1988-1992 Chevrolet C1500 | C1500 EXTENDED CAB LONG BOX, C1500 EXTENDED CAB STANDARD BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB LONG BOX, C1500 REGULAR CAB STANDARD BOX | 6 Cyl 4.3L, 8 Cyl 5.0L, 8 Cyl 5.7L, 8 Cyl 6.2L Diesel, 8 Cyl 7.4L

Chevrolet C1500 Neutral Safety Switch

Neutral Safety Switch means that the transmission should be neutral or in park before the vehicle could be started consequently making it safer. This switch serves as security measure to ensure that the car's engine does not start when the gear is not in the correct position. In the old models of Chevrolet C1500 vehicles, various types of the Neutral Safety Switches have been installed depending on the vehicle type and the specific mechanism of the switch in accordance to the gear engagement before the ignition. These variations have made the design better and enhance the performance of the Neutral Safety Switch in Chevrolet C1500 automobiles.

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Chevrolet C1500 Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to adjust and replace the Neutral Safety Switch on Chevrolet C1500?
A:
To adjust the shift lever switch for 1994 and earlier models, place the car in neutral (N) and move the switch housing all the way to the right towards low (L) gear position, then shift it into park (P) for proper adjustment. To replace it, place selector lever in neutral, unplug electrical connectors, spread tangs on housing and remove switch. Line up the actuator on the switch and hole in shift tube; then get rear part of switch situated into cutout of lower jacket while pushing down front until two tangs go under; and finally move shift lever to park. Connect electrical connectors. In order to replace or adjust this switch on 1995 or newer models firmly apply parking brake then put selector in neutral position. Pry cable off trans shift lever ball stud, take nut off holding shifter on shaft, remove lever. Disconnect electrical connector, remove mounting bolts and slide off the switch from shaft. If necessary lightly file end of shaft. When installing a new switch with shaft still at neutral align flats of the switch with flats on shaft and lower it onto it before putting in bolts. Adjust its alignment by moving as required. Reinstalling shift lever and cable, checking starting in park and neutral first then further adjusting if necessary by slackening mount bolts a bit while turning the switch so that it works properly.