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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 05:55 PM
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I need help identifying this part it’s the part on the steering column it’s connected to the gear selctor is it the neutral safety switch? I have a C6 trans automatic
 
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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 07:27 PM
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Yes I believe that is the neutral switch ,


 
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Originally Posted by 77ford250

I need help identifying this part it’s the part on the steering column it’s connected to the gear selector is it the neutral safety switch? I have a C6 trans automatic
C7TZ-7A247-A .. NSS (Motorcraft SW-600) / Obsolete

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Agree. Changed the C6 in '78 to a trans-mounted switch.
Even if there was still a question about it, the wire colors are a dead giveaway. Red w/blue is the starter circuit to energize the starter relay. Black w/red stripe is (in this case) the backup lamp circuit.

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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by 1TonBasecamp
Agree. Changed the C6 in '78 to a trans-mounted switch.
Even if there was still a question about it, the wire colors are a dead giveaway. Red w/blue is the starter circuit to energize the starter relay. Black w/red stripe is (in this case) the backup lamp circuit.

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See post #3
 
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I caught it after I posted. Thanks.
Same time stamp but you beat me to the punch again!

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