Before you go trying to replace it ck this fix out .....common problem.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ASxEuKdN8SM
Where the shift cable goes into the transmission case is the location usually used .
SOURCE: replacing neutral safety switch on 2000 mazda mpv
ALLData.com probably has the best info for your MPV. I use it for my 2000 MPV and it hasn't failed me yet. Mazda wants $250 for a shop manual and Haynes hasn't written one as of yet. My MPV right now won't come out of 2nd gear because of (I'm hoping) a bad PRNDL Range Select Switch.
SOURCE: Mazda MPV LX 2000
Yes, that was too much. The neutral safety switch costs around $70 (if I remembered right). I bought it from my Mazda dealer and asked them for a diagram to locate it. In most cases, my Mazda dealer has been helpful in provide diagrams for this minivan. The switch is located underneath the battery (you'll have to remove it) on the transmission. Make sure it is aligned right when you replace the switch; otherwise it won't find neutral, and you'll have to use the bypass switch on top of the steering column to start you engine.
SOURCE: neutral safety switch
It is located on the side of the transmission, follow the shift cable down to it you will recognize it because it has a electrical wire comming off it and either a shift lever or shift cable going to it.
SOURCE: where is the location neutral safety switch on
2001 Mazda Truck MPV 2WD 2.5L
MFI 6cyl
The neutral saftey switch is on the front of trans. To remove, unscrew the four
screws that hold up the plastic cover, remove it then look at front of
tran it will be right there.it will have the shifter cable attatached to
it. Loosen the bolt an make shure to put the van in nuetral there will
be a small hole at the top of the shifting nob put a small brill bit
through the hole an through the saftey switch this will aline the two
an should start.
Good luck (remember rated this post).
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