Neutral Switch on Trans 03 MSP - Need Advice

[dbernard]

So I've replaced the neutral switch on my MSP for the 3rd time and this time it won't stay in. It's not stripped and it's the right part #. I've gone to the dealer a few times about this and they have no clue.

The original one got snagged and it's too close to weld back together. So I bought a new one but it will not lock tight thus the trans fluid begins to leak slowly. NOT GOOD AT ALL. Any ideas or fixes for this?

The neutral switch in the image is near the bottom with the 2 green wires. Ignore all the red text.

Any advice will help! Thanks!!

 

[rsvinylgraphics]

thread lock maybe?

 

[dbernard]

I used thread lock today. It doesn't even seem to grab the thread though.

 

[duffbuster243]

thats the reverse light switch btw. are you using the copper washer on it when you are tightening it in?

 

[dbernard]

The 2nd time I replaced I used the original washer. It did not hold. This time I didn't.

 

[duffbuster243]

Every G series trans that I have seen only uses one type of sensor there. Sounds like the threads are stripped out. JB weld may hold it in there but make sure you clean all of the oil out of the threaded area with some brake clean and give it a few hours to cure.