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jonny jackson Posted on Mar 26, 2012

How to replace neutral safety switch - 1998 Chrysler Town & Country

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On the 1998 Town and Country, the neutral safety switch is inside the transmission . If you are not of the faint of heart, remove the bottom transmission pan and the lower valve body (do not loose any springs or little shiny steel balls), take the old one out and put the new one in and make sure to put the valve body in. The part costs around $50.00. A reputable shop will do it for less than $300.00.

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SOURCE: show me where the neutral safety switch is

It usually screws into the transmission case form the outside, and is located near the shift lever.

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