neutral safety switch manual transmission
The Neutral Safety Switch (NSS) is a critical component in manual transmission vehicles‚ designed to prevent the engine from starting unless the transmission is in neutral. This safety feature is typically connected to the transmission system and monitors the gear position to ensure the vehicle cannot start in gear. In manual transmissions‚ the NSS is often linked to the clutch pedal‚ requiring it to be fully depressed for the starter to engage. While some older models or specific vehicles like Ford light-duty trucks may not equipped with an NSS‚ modern systems emphasize it