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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:22 PM
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Can anyone tell me where the neutral safety switch is located on a 73. I have mine jumped out but want to connect it. I thought it was the switch next to the gearshift but it ain`t.
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Old Oct 25, 2010 | 09:47 PM
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If it is a 4 speed it is on the clutch pedal. If it is an automatic it is on the shifter. It should be 2 sizeable purple wires.
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Yes it is.
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I figured thats where it is but for the life of me I can`t find it. I didn`t look for it when I had the dash and column out to install the new harness. I have the wires but can`t find the switch.
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It may be missing. It mounts on the bracket for the brake/clutch pedal housing. It is up pretty high on the housing. It is round in shape and should have a small linkage attached to it.

Here is a good picture of it.

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I found it but there is no way the new harness is going to reach it. I guess I am going to have to make a jumper to run from the switch to the new harness.
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Originally Posted by Skip Burney
I found it but there is no way the new harness is going to reach it. I guess I am going to have to make a jumper to run from the switch to the new harness.
Your probably missing this extension:



http://www.zip-corvette.com/ProductD...GR-SR&CTitle=&

Jim

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