How to check and adjust the Neutral Safety Switch on Mitsubishi Lancer?

Before balancing the inhibitor switch, make sure that the selector cable is properly adjusted. In the engine compartment, remove the battery hold down clamp, and as a helper raises the battery a little with the terminals attached, take out the tray underneath the battery. Disconnect the wiring of the inhibitor switch, and, connecting an ohmmeter between the terminals 9 and 10 of the inhibitor switch, measure continuity, which at no point should occur except when the selector lever is in the Neutral or Park position. As required, use Neutral, loosen the retaining bolts and position the inhibitor switch until a 6 mm drill bit can be inserted on the inhibitor switch boss and into the hole in the lever of selection; should the adjustment fail to correct the fault, change the inhibitor switch. Moving the selector lever to Reverse, verify continuity between the inhibitor switch terminals 7 and 8, and when the inhibitor switch is not in Reverse, continuity is checked to ensure that there is none; in case of fault, replace the inhibitor switch. To take the inhibitor switch off, once more lift the battery hold down clamp and have an assistant slightly raise the battery then lift the tray. Pull the clip that holds the inner selector cable off the selector lever, and pull the inner cable off the pin. Take the nut and washer off the selector shaft and pull the selector lever out of the transaxle. Indicate the installed position of the inhibitor switch inside the assembly and take out the retaining bolts and pull out the inhibitor switch out of the transaxle. To install, simply reverse the removal process, making sure to keep the inhibitor switch in the identified position when tightening the retaining bolts to a certain torque. Install washer, nut and the selection lever, ensuring that the nut of the selection shaft is firmly fixed and ensures that there is no fault in the functioning of the inhibitor switch, and it may be necessary to adjust the lever.

What is the function and testing procedure for the neutral safety switch in a transmission on Mitsubishi Montero?

The neutral safety switch is on the center pin of the 3 pin switch on the transmission side, which offers a ground to the starter solenoid in Park and Neutral position. A continuity test is performed by disconnection of the electrical connector and verifying that the switch and the transmission case remain continuous, with continuity only possible when the transmission is in Park or Neutral. If the switch does not pass the test, check the shift linkage adjustment. To replace it, disconnect the electrical connector, unscrew the switch off the transmission and be ready to have a little spillage of transmission fluid. Installation: MAKE sure that the shift lever fingers are aligned in the switch opening, then wrap the threads of the new switch with Teflon tape or cover them with ATV sealant, then carefully screw the new switch into the transmission case. Lastly, pour in the type of automatic transmission fluid recommended into the transmission to reach the desired level.

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- Other Name: Switch Assembly, Automatic Transmission Shift R; Neutral Safety Switch; Range Sensor
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Lancer | 2008-2017 | DE, ES, ES Sportback, Evolution GSR, Evolution MR, Evolution MR Touring, Evolution SE, GT, GT Sportback, GTS, GTS Sportback, Ralliart, Ralliart Sportback, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Outlander | 2007-2014 | ES, GT, LS, SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: MR983147
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
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- Eclipse | 2006-2012 | GS, GS Sport, SE, Spyder GS, Spyder GS Sport, Spyder SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Galant | 2004-2012 | DE, ES, FE, SE, Sport Edition | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Lancer | 2004-2007 | ES, Evolution, Evolution MR, Evolution RS, Evolution SE, LS, OZ Rally, Ralliart, SE, Sportback, Sportback Ralliart | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: 8604A011
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Diamante | 1997-2004 | Base, ES, LS, VR-X | 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
- Eclipse | 2000-2005 | GS, GT, GTS, RS, Spyder GS, Spyder GT, Spyder GTS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Endeavor | 2010-2011, 2004-2008 | LS, Limited, SE, XLS | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Galant | 1999-2006 | DE, ES, GTS, GTZ, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Lancer | 2002-2003 | ES, Evolution, LS, OZ Rally | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
- Mirage | 1997-2002 | DE, ES, LS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Outlander | 2003-2006 | LS, Limited, SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Range Sensor Part Number: 8617A002
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit; Neutral Safety Switch
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- Lancer | 2008-2016 | DE, ES, ES Sportback, Evolution GSR, Evolution MR, Evolution MR Touring, Evolution SE, GT, GT Sportback, GTS, GTS Sportback, Ralliart, Ralliart Sportback, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Outlander | 2011-2020 | ES, GT, LE, SE, SEL, SP, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Outlander Sport | 2011-2016 | ES, GT, LE, SE, SEL | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: 8604A009
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Eclipse | 2006-2012 | GT, SE, Spyder GT | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Galant | 2007-2009 | GTS, Ralliart, Sport V6 | 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Range Sensor Part Number: 2702A043
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit; Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaces: 2702A083
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Mirage | 2017-2024, 2014-2015 | BE, Black Edition, Carbonite Edition, DE, ES, GT, LE, RF, SE | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS
- Mirage G4 | 2017-2024 | BE, Carbonite Edition, ES, LE, RF, SE | 3 Cyl 1.2 L GAS
- Outlander | 2014-2020, 2007-2010 | ES, GT, LS, SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch Part Number: MD753631
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Eclipse | 1996-1999, 1993-1994 | Base, GS, Spyder GS | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Expo | 1993-1995 | Base, SP | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Expo LRV | 1993-1994 | Base, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Galant | 1993-1998 | DE, ES, GS, LS, S | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Mirage | 1993-1996 | ES, LS, S | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit; Neutral Safety Switch
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- Outlander | 2022-2024 | Black Edition, ES, SE, SE Launch Edition, SEL, SEL Launch Edition | 4 Cyl 2.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
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- Van | 1987-1990 | Base, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
- Replaces: 8604A053
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Montero | 1996-2006 | Base, LS, Limited, SR, XLS | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Montero Sport | 1999-2004 | ES, LS, Limited, XLS, XS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit
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- Montero | 1992-1994 | Base, LS, RS, SR | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Automatic Transmission Case Inhibit; Neutral Safety Switch
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- Eclipse Cross | 2022-2024, 2018-2020 | ES, LE, SE, SE Special Edition, SEL, SEL Special Edition, SEL Touring | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS
- Outlander Sport | 2015-2024 | BE, ES, GT, GT Special Edition, LE, Ralliart, S, SE, SE Special Edition, SEL, SP, Trail Edition | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Clutch; Neutral Safety Switch
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- Eclipse | 2006-2012 | GS, GS Sport, GT, SE, Spyder GS, Spyder GS Sport, Spyder GT, Spyder SE | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.8 L GAS
- Galant | 1999 | DE, ES, GTZ, LS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Lancer | 2002-2007 | ES, Evolution, Evolution MR, Evolution RS, Evolution SE, LS, OZ Rally, Ralliart, SE, Sportback, Sportback Ralliart | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Mirage | 1999-2002 | DE, ES, LS | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Outlander | 2005-2006 | LS, Limited, SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
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- Other Name: Switch, Gearshift Backup; Neutral Safety Switch; Back Up Light Switch
Fits the following Mitsubishi Models:
- 3000GT | 1991-1999 | Base, SL, Spyder SL, Spyder VR-4, VR-4 | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Eclipse | 1990-2012 | Base, GS, GS Sport, GST, GSX, GT, GTS, RS, SE, Spyder GS, Spyder GS Sport, Spyder GST, Spyder GT, Spyder GTS, Spyder SE | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Expo | 1992-1995 | Base, SP | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Expo LRV | 1992-1994 | Base, Sport | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Galant | 1989-1999 | Base, DE, ES, GS, GSR, GSX, GTZ, LS, S, VR-4 | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
- Lancer | 2010-2015, 2002-2008 | ES, Evolution, Evolution GSR, Evolution MR, Evolution MR Touring, Evolution RS, Evolution SE, LS, OZ Rally, Ralliart, SE, Sportback, Sportback Ralliart | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Mirage | 1989-2002 | Base, DE, ES, GS, LS, RS, S, SE, Turbo, VL | 4 Cyl 1.5 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.6 L GAS, 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
- Outlander | 2005-2006 | LS, Limited, SE, XLS | 4 Cyl 2.4 L GAS
- Sigma | 1989-1990 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch

The functionality of the Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch ensures that the starter remains inoperative unless the transmission lever is positioned in Park or Neutral. This provides drivers with the assurance that upon turning the key, the vehicle will not surge or lurch forward unexpectedly. Since the early Model A, Mitsubishi has dedicated its energy to designing vehicles that combine smart engineering with everyday practicality. Mitsubishi can be traced back to 1870. Today's cars are fitted with dynamic MIVEC engines that put out great power for little fuel, the Super All Wheel Control that keeps you steady on rain or gravel, as well as convenient cruise control and smartphone tech to make every trip easy and connected. The brand also uses plug-in hybrids as well as fuel cell ideas to stay one step ahead of changing energy needs, which shows Mitsubishi keeps on looking ahead while maintaining simple, reliable running around the world for families. Simultaneously, the Neutral Safety Switch is a silent guardian inside every automatic transmission model. The Neutral Safety Switch serves as a gatekeeper or an actuating switch at the starter circuit that detects the position of the gears and then sends that data to the Vehicle Control Module. Only after that will the switch allow the engine to crank. The accurate connections also signal to the electronic systems of the selected range and facilitate smooth engagement of the hydraulics and exact timing of shifts. No additional adjustment or maintenance is required. This switch is designed as a robust one-piece unit, creating universal value throughout the lineup by reinforcing safety each time the driver turns on the car.

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Mitsubishi Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Neutral Safety Switch
8604A011
Q: How to check and adjust the Neutral Safety Switch on Mitsubishi Lancer?
A:
Before balancing the inhibitor switch, make sure that the selector cable is properly adjusted. In the engine compartment, remove the battery hold down clamp, and as a helper raises the battery a little with the terminals attached, take out the tray underneath the battery. Disconnect the wiring of the inhibitor switch, and, connecting an ohmmeter between the terminals 9 and 10 of the inhibitor switch, measure continuity, which at no point should occur except when the selector lever is in the Neutral or Park position. As required, use Neutral, loosen the retaining bolts and position the inhibitor switch until a 6 mm drill bit can be inserted on the inhibitor switch boss and into the hole in the lever of selection; should the adjustment fail to correct the fault, change the inhibitor switch. Moving the selector lever to Reverse, verify continuity between the inhibitor switch terminals 7 and 8, and when the inhibitor switch is not in Reverse, continuity is checked to ensure that there is none; in case of fault, replace the inhibitor switch. To take the inhibitor switch off, once more lift the battery hold down clamp and have an assistant slightly raise the battery then lift the tray. Pull the clip that holds the inner selector cable off the selector lever, and pull the inner cable off the pin. Take the nut and washer off the selector shaft and pull the selector lever out of the transaxle. Indicate the installed position of the inhibitor switch inside the assembly and take out the retaining bolts and pull out the inhibitor switch out of the transaxle. To install, simply reverse the removal process, making sure to keep the inhibitor switch in the identified position when tightening the retaining bolts to a certain torque. Install washer, nut and the selection lever, ensuring that the nut of the selection shaft is firmly fixed and ensures that there is no fault in the functioning of the inhibitor switch, and it may be necessary to adjust the lever.
Neutral Safety Switch
MB811106
Q: What is the function and testing procedure for the neutral safety switch in a transmission on Mitsubishi Montero?
A:
The neutral safety switch is on the center pin of the 3 pin switch on the transmission side, which offers a ground to the starter solenoid in Park and Neutral position. A continuity test is performed by disconnection of the electrical connector and verifying that the switch and the transmission case remain continuous, with continuity only possible when the transmission is in Park or Neutral. If the switch does not pass the test, check the shift linkage adjustment. To replace it, disconnect the electrical connector, unscrew the switch off the transmission and be ready to have a little spillage of transmission fluid. Installation: MAKE sure that the shift lever fingers are aligned in the switch opening, then wrap the threads of the new switch with Teflon tape or cover them with ATV sealant, then carefully screw the new switch into the transmission case. Lastly, pour in the type of automatic transmission fluid recommended into the transmission to reach the desired level.