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Back up lights don't work see them start when going in neutral but lose when in reverse. 1997 jeep Cherokee country 4x4

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Neutral Safety switch out of adjustment or defective, located on shift linkage LEFT side of transmission.

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NEEDS ADJUSMENT ON SELECTOR SWITCH

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