Wiring Question

[rangerin]

I just realized that the M50D that I picked up from a '96 ranger is missing a switch. Since there is only one switch on the tranny, I'd assume is the reverse lights switch? On the other side of the shifter plate the spot where a switch would go is not drilled. That being said, it's going in my '84 and I guess a neutral safety switch isn't a big deal. What do yall think?

 

[SenorNoob]

I'd say it's not a big deal as long as the clutch switch is still working. I mean, does it really matter if it's in gear if you have the clutch disengaged? Just don't pop the clutch with it in gear when you don't want to take off.

 

[CAD]

You don't need a neutral safety switch on a standard tranny because as SenorNoob said there is a switch on the clutch pedal that will not allow you to start the truck unless the clutch is in.

 

[rangerin]

That's what I thought. Thanks.

 

[adsm08]

It's actually a neutral sense switch. It's to tell the computer if the trans is in N or in a gear, and it will modify the idle accordingly. Your 84 may not have even had that feature.