Hi, I am new to this site. I am looking to replace the neutral safety switch on my 97 xk8 coupe. I have the shifter and center console removed. However Im not sure exactly where the neutral safety switch is located. Do i need to go under the car to the trans or is it somewhere else ? The car only starts in neutral and goes in Gear shift fault when put into drive. Kind of new to this.. Any Help Please Thanks!!!

 

Hi and welcome. I see you are in NJ too. Do you have the shifter's surround off? The switches are below the J gate (says P, R D, 3 2 1) . The position of the shifter activates the switches.

John

 

Welcome to the Forum. Lots of info on your problem on this forum. Check out this thread
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...nation-192734/

Post #6 by DevonDavid has a great pic on what to look for.

 

The neutral saftey switch is located externally on the right side of the transmission.

Two bolts to remove, I think 10mm. The harness plugs in on top of bellhousing.

 

Thanks Bob, looks like I mixed up my switch names. 97xk sorry about that.

John

 

Thank You Everyone.. Hopefully this fixes the problem. I'll follow up with an update thanks again

 

She's back up and running like new. Thank You Everyone!!

 

On the 1998 Jaguar XK8, is the neutral safety switch normally replaced as part of the replacement of the transmission. In other words, If I am quoted a price for transmission replacement does the price include a new neutral safety switch in the job?

 

Ask the shop so you will be certain one way or the other....

 

Im haveing the same issue. I located the switch but i cant seem to find where its pluged into. The wire goes to the top of the trany and feels like its straped or bolted to the top of the trany. Cant find where its pluged into to remove the switch. any help with a pic would be great.