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coaster - 27 Apr 2008 10:24 GMT

OK we finally got our Forester to the dealer who read out the OBD codes and
told us that the Engine Check Light is on due to a faulty Neutral Sensor ...
the car is 5 speed manual ... does anyone know what this sensor does?

cheers!

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Subaru Dude - 27 Apr 2008 11:54 GMT

Senses when the transmission is in neutral!

Regards.

S.D.

> OK we finally got our Forester to the dealer who read out the OBD codes
> and told us that the Engine Check Light is on due to a faulty Neutral
> Sensor ... the car is 5 speed manual ... does anyone know what this sensor
> does?
>
> cheers!

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 27 Apr 2008 17:42 GMT

> Senses when the transmission is in neutral!
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>>cheers!

Yeah, perhaps it's the neutral safety switch. It could prevent the car
from starting. OR, might allow it to start when in gear!

Carl

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coaster - 28 Apr 2008 12:58 GMT

Are they expensive to replace?

>> Senses when the transmission is in neutral!
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> Carl

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Carl 1 Lucky Texan - 29 Apr 2008 04:08 GMT

> Are they expensive to replace?
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>>Carl

Probably not. Get a quote from a dealer and maybe a local mechanic or 2.
Written quotes 'should' be within 10-15% (often by State law). Probably
the dealer has a 'book rate' that they will charge without variance.

Carl

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