The neutral safety switch is one of the many car features developed to prevent accidents and mishaps. The switch prevents the engine from starting when not in park or neutral. This eliminates the risk of starting an automatic car in drive or reverse mode. Located in the linkage or the transmission box, a bad neutral safety switch can cause irreversible damage to your car’s engine and transmission. Therefore, it is important to identify the signs of a bad neutral safety switch before it is too late.

We will help you recognize some of the most common symptoms of a bad neutral safety switch that indicate it’s time to repair or replace it.