"cbell04" (cbell04)
08/22/2015 at 16:01 • Filed to: None
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"cbell04" (cbell04)
08/22/2015 at 16:01 • Filed to: None | 1
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I’m trying to locate the neutral/park/reverse switch on our 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan 4.0l with a 62te 6 speed transmission. Long story short it often wont start unless you play with it between park and neutral. I’ve found some posts out there that talk about having it replaced to correct the issue. I’ve found pics of what it should look like but for the life of me I cant locate it on the trans anywhere.. One thousand thanks.
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> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 16:30 |
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Seems to be a common problem according to this Edmunds forum page . I think the likeliest cause is the neutral safety switch a.k.a. transmission range sensor.
red_
> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 16:43 |
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Looks like it might be inside the trans. Check out the 2nd answer in the link
http://www.justanswer.com/dodge/7dxcu-gr…
iSureWilll
> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 17:01 |
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According to Alldata, it’s above the valve body inside the trans. Switch is around $50 + 3.5-4hrs labor. They call it the “Transmission Range Sensor”.
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TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 18:34 |
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This is a bit of back yard hackery, but if the wires out of the neutral safety switch are accessible, just cut em and bypass the switch entirely. The switch isn’t really even necessary in an automatic since the starter can’t spin the converter fast enough to move the car.
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cbell04
> TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
08/22/2015 at 21:11 |
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Do appreciate the hack but I’m pretty sure in this case it does more than just detect neutral and it’s my wife’s kid hauler so going to keep it legit even if it cost a bunch.
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cbell04
> iSureWilll
08/22/2015 at 21:14 |
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Thanks honestly thats what I was afraid of. What a rip off.. simple 50 dollar part hidden inside of Pandora’s box
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cbell04
> red_
08/22/2015 at 21:21 |
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What a crock.. suspected so but couldn’t get my hands on a good answer. Thanks again guess i’m ponying up to have this one done.
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TheVancen- In Pursuit of a Greater Payday and Car Parts
> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 22:01 |
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Thought as much, figured I’d put it out there anyways.
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iSureWilll
> cbell04
08/22/2015 at 23:47 |
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I've never done the job but if you need any more info from Alldata, I'll email it to you.