How to replace the Neutral Safety Switch on the Honda Ridgeline?

To fix late-model Acura and Honda cars, park in neutral, apply the emergency brake, and block the back wheels. Support your vehicle by raising it and blocking the wheels on special stands. Unscrew the four bolts holding the transmission range switch cover, and take it off. To get to the transmission range switch connector, first press and lift up the tiny release clip inside the cable, then pull out the electronic plug. Take the transmission switch mounting bolts out and remove the switch. Make sure the transmission range switch points to NEUTRAL before putting in the new one by hearing a click when you set it correctly. Put the transaxle control shaft into NEUTRAL position, adjust its gears properly. After aligning straight plastic wires or drill bits into the switch's holes, put the switch and control shaft in NEUTRAL position simultaneously. Screw the mounting bolts while keeping the switch from moving. Lastly, turn your ignition to ON, push the shift lever through all speeds, and make sure the transmission switch matches the gear display on the dash. Check that the car doesn't start up when you move the shift lever in any gear besides Park or Neutral, and that backup lights come on when you switch to Reverse.

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Honda Ridgeline Position Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 28900-RYF-023
$169.55 MSRP: $247.88
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- Other Name: Neutral Safety Switch; Range Sensor
- Replaces: 28900-RYF-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2014 Honda Ridgeline | 4 Door RT, 4 Door RTL, 4 Door RTS, 4 Door Sport | KA 5AT
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Honda Ridgeline Position Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 28900-RT4-003
$173.98 MSRP: $247.83
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Range Sensor; Neutral Safety Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2017-2019 Honda Ridgeline | 4 Door Black, 4 Door RT (2WD), 4 Door RT (AWD), 4 Door RTL, 4 Door RTL (2WD), 4 Door RTL (AWD), 4 Door RTS (2WD), 4 Door RTS (AWD), 4 Door Sport (2WD), 4 Door Sport (AWD) | KA 6AT
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Honda Ridgeline Position Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 28900-RDP-003
$177.29 MSRP: $252.55
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Neutral Safety Switch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006 Honda Ridgeline | 4 Door RT, 4 Door RTL, 4 Door RTS | KA 5AT
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Honda Ridgeline Position Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 28900-RJF-013
$177.31 MSRP: $252.59
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Sensor Assembly, Position
- Replaces: 28900-RJF-003
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Honda Ridgeline | 4 Door RT, 4 Door RTL, 4 Door RTS, 4 Door RTX | KA 5AT
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Honda Ridgeline Position Sensor Assembly
Part Number: 28900-RJF-003
$177.31 MSRP: $252.59
You Save: $75.28 (30%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Neutral Safety Switch
- Replaced by: 28900-RJF-013
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Honda's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Honda Ridgeline | 4 Door RT, 4 Door RTL, 4 Door RTS, 4 Door RTX | KA 5AT

Honda Ridgeline Neutral Safety Switch

Honda Ridgeline Neutral Safety Switch is a kind of guard that allows the starter to engage only when the transmission is in park or neutral position and prevents any surprising roll-offs as it protects everyone on board. The Neutral Safety Switch connects to the ignition circuit and the shift lever and sends an electrical signal that allows or prevents an electrical current from flowing to the starter motor, depending on gear position. Across all generations of Honda Ridgeline, a major difference is that the basic design remains the same but the layouts or the connectors could change. Some earlier trucks use a standalone Neutral Safety Switch mounted on the transmission case, but later on, the Neutral Safety Switch is built as part of a multifunction range sensor, but both have the same preventive duty within the Honda Ridgeline model. Modern Ridgeline dashboards still employ the same startup logic and this Neutral Safety Switch engineering keeps the mishaps at bay. Every Honda owner benefits from this built-in safeguard.

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Honda Ridgeline Neutral Safety Switch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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Q: How to replace the Neutral Safety Switch on the Honda Ridgeline?
A:
To fix late-model Acura and Honda cars, park in neutral, apply the emergency brake, and block the back wheels. Support your vehicle by raising it and blocking the wheels on special stands. Unscrew the four bolts holding the transmission range switch cover, and take it off. To get to the transmission range switch connector, first press and lift up the tiny release clip inside the cable, then pull out the electronic plug. Take the transmission switch mounting bolts out and remove the switch. Make sure the transmission range switch points to NEUTRAL before putting in the new one by hearing a click when you set it correctly. Put the transaxle control shaft into NEUTRAL position, adjust its gears properly. After aligning straight plastic wires or drill bits into the switch's holes, put the switch and control shaft in NEUTRAL position simultaneously. Screw the mounting bolts while keeping the switch from moving. Lastly, turn your ignition to ON, push the shift lever through all speeds, and make sure the transmission switch matches the gear display on the dash. Check that the car doesn't start up when you move the shift lever in any gear besides Park or Neutral, and that backup lights come on when you switch to Reverse.