What is the location and function of the Park/Neutral Safety Switch on Chevrolet Colorado?

The Park/Lock system protects the shift lever from being taken out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed and also prevents the ignition key from being removed unless it is in the parked position. This happens by activating a solenoid when starting up a car that locks the car in park. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, this solenoid becomes inactive, permitting other gears to be engaged by moving or altering the level. In case of an electric failure there is a manual means of shifting out of park. The process entails removing the shifter trim boot and finding the override lever at the top right side of shifter bracket and pushing it forward toward vehicle front. If there is need of replacing shift lock control solenoid, one should remove steering column covers and disconnect electrical connector. Then using flat-bladed screwdriver, pry off solenoid from column; installation is as simple as removal.

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Chevrolet Colorado Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
Part Number: 24221125
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2008 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
Part Number: 89048415
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Back Up Lamp; Back-Up Switch
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch Assembly, Automatic Transmission Man Shift Shaft Position
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Throttle Control (Electric); Neutral Safety Switch, Range Sensor
- Replaces: 24242938, 24246427
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- 2015-2022 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LS - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LT - 6'2" BOX, EXT CAB - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L, 4 Cyl 2.8L Diesel, 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch Assembly, A/Trns Man Shft Shf Posn (Ims, Analog)
Part Number: 24042167
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- Other Name: Range Sensor
- Replaces: 24286139, 24282899, 24258180
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- 2017-2020 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, CREW CAB - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LS - 6'2" BOX, CREW CAB LT - 6'2" BOX, EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LS CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LS EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX, LT CREW CAB - 5'2" BOX, LT EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 6 Cyl 3.6L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch,Clutch Pedal Position
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Transmission Safety Start/Warning; Clutch Switch
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- 2004-2007 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch Assembly, Parking Brake Indicator
Part Number: 10369643
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Parking Brake Indicator
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- 2004-2012 Chevrolet Colorado | CREW CAB, EXTENDED CAB, EXTENDED LENGTH, PICKUP | 4 Cyl 2.8L, 4 Cyl 2.9L, 5 Cyl 3.5L, 5 Cyl 3.7L, 8 Cyl 5.3L
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Chevrolet Colorado Switch Assembly, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
Part Number: 24261926
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- Other Name: SWITCH, Safety Starting Switch Or Speed Sensing; Back-Up Switch
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- 2015-2019 Chevrolet Colorado | EXTENDED CAB - 6'2" BOX | 4 Cyl 2.5L

Chevrolet Colorado Neutral Safety Switch

The Chevrolet Colorado Neutral Safety Switch prevents the truck from cranking unless the gear selector is in park or neutral. This prevents the truck from accidentally rolling when the engine starts. The Neutral Safety Switch is an electrical gate present in the starter circuit. It will only let the current pass through when the contacts are sensing park or neutral. Thus, the key will only be able to turn the engine if there is confirmation of position. Each Colorado generation, this tiny sensor connects with the automatic transmission linkage and alerts the status to the starter relay in milliseconds, providing a basic yet important barrier to an accident. Earlier Chevrolet trucks applied this principle. However, the small but smart connector fitted to the new Colorado uses weather-sealed connectors and tougher plastic housings for longer life in wet or dusty trails. The moment the lever exits park, the starter pathway is immediately broken thanks to the Neutral Safety Switch, preventing motor spin. When the engine will not crank, highly often the cause is blamed on a misaligned or worn Neutral Safety Switch. Drivers test this by checking continuity only in park and neutral. Since the Neutral Safety Switch is wired in series before the starter solenoid, it provides an easy troubleshooting diagnostic without lots of extra electronics. The safety element reflects an enduring Chevrolet commitment to useful safeguards that work silently in the background.

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Chevrolet Colorado Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Switch, Parking/Neutral Position & Back Up Lamp
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Q: What is the location and function of the Park/Neutral Safety Switch on Chevrolet Colorado?
A:
The Park/Lock system protects the shift lever from being taken out of park unless the brake pedal is depressed and also prevents the ignition key from being removed unless it is in the parked position. This happens by activating a solenoid when starting up a car that locks the car in park. When the driver pushes on the brake pedal, this solenoid becomes inactive, permitting other gears to be engaged by moving or altering the level. In case of an electric failure there is a manual means of shifting out of park. The process entails removing the shifter trim boot and finding the override lever at the top right side of shifter bracket and pushing it forward toward vehicle front. If there is need of replacing shift lock control solenoid, one should remove steering column covers and disconnect electrical connector. Then using flat-bladed screwdriver, pry off solenoid from column; installation is as simple as removal.